Category : Workplace writing

Become your own teacher

Become your own teacher

“OK. Practice is useful. But what if I keep making the same error each time I write?” What if you do? You’ve lost nothing. But you can try to improve by choosing one structure or phrase to focus on each time you write. If you know the rule or correct form for this structure, then [...]

Use it or lose it: Keep a writing journal

Use it or lose it: Keep a writing journal

“I need to write in English for work. That’s hard enough. Why should I spend more time writing in English after work hours?” People often ask this question when I suggest that they keep a regular writing journal in English. My short answer is ‘practice’. Let’s assume that you have identified target phrases and sentence [...]