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Scribendi's Guide to Commonly Confused Words

Never confuse homonyms, homophones, or other similar-sounding words again. Our extensive guide includes over 350 commonly confused words.

Mastering English Slang: English Terms of Endearment

In this post, which is the first in our series on mastering English slang, we examine English terms of endearment.

A Comprehensive Guide to Verb Tenses in English

Are you confused by verb tenses? Our comprehensive guide to verb tenses in English is here to help!

3 Tips to Improve Your English Writing

Learning to speak a new language is difficult. Let Scribendi help with 3 tips to improve your skills as an English writer.

Should I Use Accept or Except? A Closer Look

If you have ever been unsure about whether to use accept or except when writing a sentence, it is completely understandable. After all, both "accept" and "except" are derived from the Latin word "capere," which means "to take." However, the two words' meanings are almost opposite.

Subject–Verb Agreement, Simplified

Let Scribendi simplify the task of subject–verb agreement by providing subject–verb agreement examples explaining the various concord rules in English.

The Top 10 Misspellings of "Scribendi" (Plus: What Does "Scribendi" Mean?)

Have you ever wondered what "Scribendi" means? Check out our newest blog post, in which we also outline the top 10 funniest misspellings of "Scribendi."

Common ESL Errors to Avoid in Your College Essays

Whether you're writing a college admissions essay or a paper for a class, it can be difficult to find the right words. It's even more difficult if English is your second language, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some common ESL errors to avoid in your college essays.

Brake vs. Break

Learn when to use brake vs. break so that you never mix up these similar-sounding words again.

Flashback: What Scribendi Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Take a look at the history of Scribendi and see the changes we have made in the last 20 years!

Is French Your First Language? Avoid These 5 Common English Errors

For French speakers trying to avoid common English errors, the similarities between the languages can be more of a stumbling block than the differences.

The Best Way to Learn a Language

Mastering a language is important, but traditional methods do not always work. Learn how to achieve language fluency quickly with this article.

The Ultimate Academic Writing Guide (Inspired by 35 Top Universities)

Academic writing doesn’t have to be hard. Use this academic writing guide to ensure your writing is perfect no matter your field or assignment.

How to Use Expletives Effectively in Your Writing

Now that you know where expletives come from and how to use them, it is time to learn how to incorporate them into your own writing.

How to Swear: Understanding the Grammar of the Top 7 Curse Words

Have you ever been called a potty mouth? Learn how to swear correctly by understanding the grammar behind your favorite four-letter words.

A History of Swearing and Censorship in Writing

Think kids these days swear more than their predecessors? Think again! This history of swearing will show you how censorship has evolved over time.

The Etymology of the Top 7 Curse Words

Ever wonder where your favorite four-letter swear words came from? This post explains it all, so beware, as it contains explicit language.

44 Holiday Words Every English Learner Should Know

The holidays are here, and for those who are new to English, the unique and archaic words that get tossed around can be confusing. Find out what they all mean with this helpful list!