A reader of the newsletter asked me to write about this subject. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to write complicated language for emails. The opposite is true. Many people receive hundreds of emails every day, and they need to understand quickly what you want. What makes an email easier to understand… Continue reading How to Write Great Sentences for Emails – Using Connectors
This article is not for beginning learners of English! However is used a lot in formal language, especially in writing. I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps. Mahatma Gandhi Pain is… Continue reading How to Use However
Any idea why you use words like: and, also, too, next, besides, first (second, etc.), further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place and moreover? The above words are conjunctions. You use them to introduce to your reader that you’re going to add more information. You can use most of these words at different places… Continue reading Besides, I’m telling you – Writing Practice: Conjunctions of Addition
As, because, since and seeing that or seeing as all give a reason. There is no difference in meaning. However, there are some other differences, as follows: Since is formal. You will usually find since in writing. Seeing that and seeing as are informal, so only use those in speaking or in an informal email… Continue reading Giving Good Reasons – As, Because, Since, Seeing As, Seeing That
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