The “And Symbol:” Ampersand Drawing Fun!
The English language is delightful — but what about its symbols? I’d argue that the most enjoyable symbol to draw in English is the “and symbol,” otherwise known as an …
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Types of Irony: Definitions and Examples, Illustrated
Ready for one of the most difficult and commonly confused literary terms out there? Yes, that’s right: it’s IRONY! In this lesson, explained and hand-illustrated by me, your friendly English …
Suspense Meaning in Literature: Illustrated by Examples
Are you ready for an English lesson about a word that will change how you look at life? A literary device that helps illuminate what makes literature, TV, and movies …
How Do You Spell COLUMN and Pronounce It Correctly? Fun Tricks…
Your submissions keep coming in for hard words to spell for this English teacher-artist to illustrate, and I love fulfilling them from you! Today’s hand-drawn cartoons contain a lesson with …
Spell Rhythm Correctly Every Time With These Tricks!
When I asked readers what their votes were for hard words to spell in English, one answer kept popping up over and over. “I can never spell RHYTHM correctly!” lamented …
How Do You Spell ANSWER and Pronounce It? Two Funny Tricks…
It’s time for another entry into the hard words to spell in English list: “How do you spell answer?” Yes indeed, writing out “answer” stumps many people, but never fear …
Hard Words to Spell in English, and How to Remember Them
Ahh, the English language — so full of hard words to spell! Allow this artistic, experienced English teacher to guide you through a growing list of commonly misspelled words — …
Aloud vs. Allowed: Correct Spelling and Meaning of These Homophones
It’s time for another installment of the homophones game! Ah yes: two more words that sound exactly the same when spoken, but are spelled differently, and have different meanings. The …
Incase or In Case? One Word or Two? What About Encase?
Is the spelling incase or in case? Encase? Is it one word or two ? Learn tricks to remember and synonyms in this lesson by an English teacher
How Do You Spell Definitely and Defiantly? Cartoon Illustrations to Remember
I may have been an English teacher for 18 years, but the #1 biggest spelling mistake I make over and over is remembering: how to spell “definitely.” Ways I’ve spelled …