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Let’s talk noun strings!
Posted on January 22, 2024
English loves stringing nouns together: "lunch program," "infant nutrition issues," "food science." Two- or three-word noun strings are easy to understand, but anything longer gets in the way of comprehension. To find out how to avoid long noun strings in your writing or translations, read Lindsay Bach's post!
Online vs. in-person language learning: Which works better?
Posted on January 8, 2024
Are you interested in learning a new language but not sure whether to take a class online or in person? Read Nadia Helal’s post on the pros and cons of each method!
Reading and writing: Festive fun
Posted on December 11, 2023
Looking for things to do with the family this holiday season? Read this post by Marise Guay for fun activities to help your children with their language skills!
Doubling down on the letter “w”
Posted on November 27, 2023
There’s more to the 23rd letter of the English alphabet than you may have thought! Read on to discover the secrets of the mysteriously named “double-u”!
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