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Common ESL Errors to Avoid in Your College Essays

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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