Our six-year-old neighbor brought his Pokémon card game over for a playdate the other night. As our daughter read aloud the instructions on a card, the grammar caught my attention. Do you notice it too? “Your opponent puts a card…
Business Communication Instruction
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“They” Pulls Ahead in the Language Game
British vs. US Spellings
I traveled (travelled?) around the Big Island of Hawaii the last two weeks and found that–even at Volcanoes National Park–I could not escape thinking about writing. This text grabbed my attention on the Sulphur Banks trail: It appeared on this…
9 Habits of Unsuccessful People
"Bad habits may not seem like a big deal on their own, but sometimes they can seriously drag you down in your life and career."
"Here are the top nine habits of unsuccessful people: . . ."
Read the full article by Áine Cain (photo, left) . . .Three Decades of Innovation, Helping Instructors Prepare Students for the Contemporary Workplace
Success in any medium depends on the ability to write effectively and efficiently. Learn how ti give your students clear guidance with a proven three-step process that takes the uncertainly and frustration out of every writing project. . .
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Read moreThe Top Ten Words of the Year As Selected by Merriam-Webster
Here are the top ten words of the year as selected by Merriam-Webster.
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No Problem . . . and Other Negative Expressions to Avoid
"It is so easy to fall into the habit of using negative expressions, or to say what you aren’t going to do. The problem is people would rather hear positives, and even remember them better. Using positive expressions helps you to be seen as a team player, a problem-solver, a go-to person. So let’s try turning these expressions into something more positive," says Gail Zack Anderson (photo, left).
Writing for the 21st-Century Reader
"Short, concise messages should no longer be limited to your social media platforms. In an interview with Natasha Nicholson, Jeff Herrington [photo, left] — editor, writer and consultant for Jeff Herrington Communications — tells us that it’s time business communication adapted to the reading habits of 21st-century readers," writes Caroline Cornell.
"From shorter attention spans to vertical mobile devices, Herrington shares why current changes in reading consumption habits can be viewed as revolutionary. Is your writing reaching today’s reader, or is it stuck in the past?"
Read the full article . . .Be Nice and Make Less Work for Your Reader
The other day at my health club I asked an employee what time the bank parking lot was available for club members’ use. I knew I could use the bank lot when the bank closed, but I wasn’t sure what…
20 Words That You’re Probably Using Incorrectly
While definitions have been known to shift based on the way a word is commonly used, some popular uses are just plain wrong.
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