Language Education
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Receptive Language: Everything You Need to Know
This refers to the skill of assimilating information that is being transmitted. This is one of the first abilities children receive, and it even ... -
Expressive Language: Everything You Need to Know
This refers to the skill of using vocabulary and other tools of language to communicate effectively. It is a perfect blend of communication skills, ... -
What are the 9 Parts of Speech?
A part of speech is a phrase employed in t grammar for one of the nine primary types into which words are classified according to their roles in sentences, such as ... -
What is a Bibliography?
A bibliography is a list of works written on a particular subject or by a specific author. Adjective: bibliographic. Also known as a list of works ... -
Employing Analogies in Writing and Speech
An analogy is a composition in which one idea, process, or thing is described by comparing it to something else. Extended analogies make a complicated process or idea easier to comprehend. ... -
Formatting Papers in Chicago Style
The Chicago Style of writing is typically used for history papers, but this format is called Turabian Style when discussing research papers. The Chicago Manual of Style ... -
Punctuating Titles in Italics or Quotes
While typing up a research project, you may have wondered: Do I italicize a song title? What about a painting? Even the most experienced writers have difficulty ... -
Capital vs. Capitol: Choosing the Right Word
The words capital and capitol are homophones, suggesting they sound the same but have unique spellings and meanings. Capital has a lot of definitions, meaning government, and capital letters, while capitol has only one: ... -
Attributive Nouns in Grammar
An attributive noun is a noun that alters another noun and functions as an adjective. Called a noun premodifier, a noun adjunct, and a converted adjective. Illustrations and Observations: Chicken soup Sports car Prom ... -
A Pronunciation Guide to German Letters
Here are common German words that will give illustrations of how the letters of the German alphabet are pronounced: A – der Apparat, der Vater, ab, aktiv, alles Ä – der Bär, der Jäger, ...
