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May 22nd , 2013
4 Tips for Writing a College Admissions Essay
Are you about to start writing your college admissions essay? Don’t stress! We have 4 tips that will make the essay writing process simpler and smoother. Enjoy! 1. Stay focused Once you have started writing, stay on topic. Choose an … Continue reading
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May 15th , 2013
Do you need help with confusing words?
Is it “regardless” or “irregardless?” The English language has many confusing words that sound. Here are 4 quick tips from Ginger’s blog to help clear up the confusion! Regardless, NOT Irregardless! Always AVOID using the word irregardless. Regardless means “without … Continue reading
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May 13th , 2013
What would you say to a prehistoric hunter?
What if you had the opportunity to communicate with someone from 15,000 years ago? What would you say? What could you say? You, hear me! Give this fire to that old man. Pull the black worm off the bark and … Continue reading
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May 8th , 2013
How to Overcome Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is that horrible feeling where your imagination turns off and you are left with a loss for words. Writer’s block can be fleeting or last for years. In extreme cases, some authors have even quit their profession! We … Continue reading
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May 6th , 2013
Alternate Realities: The Subjunctive Mood
In his Ted Talk, “Grammar, Identity, and the Dark Side of the Subjunctive, Phuc Tran discusses the subjunctive and how this verbal mood can impact the way in which we see the world. “What would have happened if…” How … Continue reading
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Apr 30th , 2013
5 Tips for Stress-Free Essay Writing
Do you dread writing essays? Does just the thought of doing the research make you break out in a cold sweat? Stop worrying and start writing! Use these 5 quick tips to help lessen your essay agony and increase your … Continue reading
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Apr 14th , 2013
What’s Your Style?
English is the most complex and vocabulary-rich language in the world. As of January 2012, there over 1 million words in use and a new word is added to the English language every 98 minutes! English incorporates many words and … Continue reading
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Mar 30th , 2013
Easter Fun Facts
Happy Easter from Ginger! Easter is a joyous holiday celebrated by Christians in early spring. There are many different Easter traditions, and our favorite is the Easter egg hunt. Roots in the Middle Ages While the Easter Bunny may seem … Continue reading
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Mar 27th , 2013
A Language Lesson from Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher’s Verbiage In 2007, Ashton Kutcher co-created MTV’s hilarious practical joke show “Punk’d.” This word came to describe the action of making televised practical jokes on celebrities: “Ashton punk’d Mila Kunis.” (Ashton played a joke on Mila Kunis.) Verbing: … Continue reading
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Mar 24th , 2013
Jazz: The Word of the Century
Spring is in the air and jazz is on our stereo. Why? Because we enjoy it and because April is Jazz Appreciation month. Jazz is characterized by improvisation and syncopation. Originating from black communities in the United States, the music … Continue reading
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