Style and style guides
For the new beginning after the summer, let’s start with a basic quiz about style guides.Discuss with yourself or a colleague, then check against the… Read More »Style and style guides
Writing tip: Varieties of English
Confusing words: “agenda”, “diary” and “calendar”
Living in Geneva, a non-English-speaking area, we often hear words used confusingly as they have a meaning originating from another language. This is particularly the… Read More »Confusing words: “agenda”, “diary” and “calendar”
Difference between British and US English, or simply wrong?
Which sound correct to you and which not? Why? These are all examples relating to singular or plural agreement. The government has announced its decision.… Read More »Difference between British and US English, or simply wrong?
How many Englishes are there?
And which is the right one? English as a first language: We have all heard of US and UK English. And Canadian, Australian, South African… Read More »How many Englishes are there?