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Few things make a person sound as fancy as using the terms “former” and “latter,” but what do these words mean? Let’s dive into the definitions and correct usage of …

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 …

Some homophones (words that sound the same but mean different things) are downright DANGEROUS. There’s one in particular which I’ve seen cause heartbreak when mixed up! You guessed it: apart …

Is the correct spelling, “Here, here!” or, “Hear, here!” when you agree with what someone is saying? Meanwhile, should you write, “Hear ye” or, “Here ye?” and what is the …

In the ranking of hard words to spell in English, spelling “listen” is right up there at the top of the list! Hi, I’m Lillie — an experienced ELA teacher …

For our next installment of seemingly simple but actually HARD words to spell in English, let’s explore: is the correct conjugation or plural of the word “fly” spelled flies or …

It’s time for another installment of hard words to spell in English! This time, we will be examining how to spell grateful (vs. greatful) — one of those extremely common, …

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 …

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 …

Today’s lesson is (in some ways) easier to remember than all the other English lessons we’ve done so far. Why? Because when trying to tell the difference between spelling “separate” …