by Cole Salao
Australian English is known for its unique words and expressions—the majority of which often leaves visitors scratching their heads in confusion. Australians have a tendency to shorten words and use them in the strangest ways (at least, to non-Australians). And while...
by Cole Salao
Slang is informal words, phrases, and expressions used between people of the same social group. Being informal, it is mainly used in spoken conversation and avoided in formal writing. Slangs often form as a way to form a certain group’s identity. This is why...
by Cole Salao
The meaning of words is an important aspect of understanding any language. But sometimes, that meaning can be more nuanced than what is found in a dictionary. This is especially true in English, where words are taken from different sources, used in various...
by Cole Salao
Sarah Maclean is a bestselling author known for her romance and young adult novels. Since her debut in 2010, she’s gained many awards and has had her works translated into over 20 languages. Recognizing the contribution of feminism to the romance genre, many of...
by Cole Salao
In English grammar, articles give information about the nouns or noun phrases they modify. While it seems like an easy concept to understand, many people (particularly, multilingual writers) find it hard to choose the correct article to use. Using different types of...
