Grammarly Blog

This blog is for students, educators, writers, and anyone else with an interest (passing or obsessive) in the English language. We discuss language-related topics with a special focus on the amazing capabilities of the written word.

Posts Tagged spelling


May 24

Doin’ It Wrong; U R Doin’ It Right

Artists – just like athletes – have to do exercises.  I’m not talking about stretching out the muscles in your hands; I’m talking about stretching out your brain. No, it’s not that gross. Visual artists have to draw things from different perspectives.  Musicians have to play scales.  Actors have to assume characters they would never [...]

September 28

Common Errors In English Usage by Paul Brians

More than once I have had a student say to me, “It… just… doesn’t… make… sense,” while punctuating each word by banging their head on the table. I do understand their frustration: I feel much the same way about mathematics. Eventually, English does start to make sense. The problem which then arises is the fear [...]