Confused about hyphens and dashes?
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Do you speak Latin or German?
You probably speak both. Because of the way the English language evolved, there are at least a couple of alternative words to express most ideas. And which one you choose could make a big difference to the impression you create. English is a Germanic language that derives from languages spoken by Germanic peoples like Angles, [...]
Effective Business Writing Workshop – November
Do you write a lot at work? Do you sometimes struggle to express what you need to say? Do you worry about striking a professional tone? Then sign up now for our three-day Effective Business Writing workshop. It is for professional and managerial staff who may not consider themselves writers but who write all the [...]
Writing with rhythm
Just because you’re writing for business does not mean it has to be boring! When you’re drafting a business report or proposal, or writing emails to clients and partners, try and spice things up with a little bit of rhythm. Rhythm in writing means that all the sentences do not flow in the same way. [...]