Writing guides

Regardless of your English level, one of our writing guides will help improve your academic English. The below guides are sorted by date, and we try to provide new and useful content regularly.

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How to Craft an Exceptional Thesis

How to Craft an Exceptional Thesis A Journey from Concept to Completion Introduction Embarking on the journey of writing a thesis can be daunting, yet it is a remarkable opportunity to contribute original thought and research to your field and speak (at length!) about your passion. This short guide aims to briefly explain the path […]

Paid vs. Free AI Writing Solutions

Paid vs. Free AI Writing Solutions In today’s digital age, the demand for polished English writing has never been higher. Many paid services promise to improve your writing with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). However, there is a free and easy way to achieve most features that paid services offer without paying for any […]

Understanding English Idioms – With 80 Examples!

Understanding English Idioms With 80 Examples! If you’re learning English, you may have heard native speakers using phrases that sound strange or confusing. These phrases are called idioms, and they can make it challenging to understand English. However, idioms are a crucial part of English, and mastering them can help you sound more fluent and […]

Navigating English Adjectives and Adverbs: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating English Adjectives and Adverbs: A Comprehensive Guide English is a language that can be challenging to master, especially when it comes to the correct use of adjectives and adverbs. Adjectives and adverbs are essential parts of speech and writing that are used to provide extra information about nouns and verbs, respectively. In this article, […]

Subject-Verb Agreement in English: A Complete Guide with Examples

Subject-Verb Agreement in English: A Complete Guide with Examples Subject-verb agreement: What it is and how to get it right Subject-verb agreement is an essential grammar concept in the English language. It refers to the agreement between the subject and the verb of a sentence, meaning that the verb must agree with the subject in […]

Free AI Proofreading: Why Human Proofreading Services Are Essential for Accurate Academic Manuscripts

Free AI Proofreading: Why Human Proofreading Services Are Essential for Accurate Academic Manuscripts When it comes to proofreading English in a manuscript, there are many options available to writers. One choice is to use an AI proofreading service, which are often cheaper or even free. However, while AI proofreading services may seem like a cheap […]

The Top Ten Grammatical Mistakes in Academic Writing and How to Correct Them

The Top Ten Grammatical Mistakes in Academic Writing and How to Correct Them Introduction Writing an academic paper is no easy task, but it’s a necessary one. As you might have noticed, in college and graduate school (and even high school!), professors and teachers don’t grade you on the content of your paper—they grade you […]

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Other useful English resources

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