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SPaG: Affect or Effect – 3 tricks to remember which to use💡

Posted on 16/05/2022 by Kim

Hello, welcome back. Do you struggle to know whether to use “affect” or “effect” in your writing? Are you tired of giving up and using “impact” instead? Woohoo! Fantastic! I can help with that because today, I’m going to let … Continue reading →

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World Mental Health Day: Let’s talk about wellbeing for mind, body, and soul.

Posted on 10/10/2021 by Kim

The World Health Organisation (WHO) promotes World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. It’s a day to put mental health centre stage and in the spotlight. A chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look … Continue reading →

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Grammar: 10+ of the Most Common Mix-Ups that Spellcheck Could Miss

Posted on 03/09/2021 by Kim

There are lots of programs available to help us when it comes to writing. However, English is a confusing language to master and even when we use programs like MS Spell Check mix-ups can still occur. English is a living … Continue reading →

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SPaG: Spelling The English Language ~ Variations across the Atlantic

Posted on 06/03/2021 by Kim

Hello and welcome to the blog. It’s undeniable that the English language is tricky to master. I’ve already talked about the pitfalls when it comes to spelling. Today, I’m talking about the English language: variations found on both sides of … Continue reading →

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SPaG: Spelling – Solutions For Those Words in English That Always Trip Us Up!

Posted on 02/01/2021 by Kim

It is a well-repeated mantra in schools and authors’ circles that English is a confusing language to master. Many of the “rules” of spelling and grammar have more exceptions than inclusions! Even after my many years in education, there are … Continue reading →

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