Speaking Skills: Get Rid of Nervous Mannerisms

Inserting lots of, you know, fillers when you are . . .umm . . .speaking is distracting to listeners and, like, leaves a poor impression. Learn how to strike these bad habits from your speech.

The Spoken Word - The Power And The Glory

How to reap both power and glory through the use of the spoken word. The benefits of public speaking.

The Simple Truth - Anyone Can Write

It has been said that every person has a book to write. Although I knew I would one day write a book, I don't consider myself a writer. I have written over 200 articles and two books. My approach to writing is simple: decide what message you want to convey, whether fiction or non-fiction, and write with the audience in mind.

How to Communicate Better with Body Language Secrets

Since the 1970’s, learning how to communicate better has had a lot to do with understanding body language.

Nine Good Irish Quotes and Proverbs

Attributed to the Irish are hundreds of thousands of quotes over the centuries, and here are a few of their best. Enjoy, and feel free to use for yourself as often as you like.

Stages of Second Language Acquisition

In this mini-article we are going to see a quick overview of the different stages in Second Language Acquisition

YRU Able 2C This, LOL?

Are words and literature getting in the way of e-mail and text messaging phrases? Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?

Is Grammar REALLY Important for a Second Language Learner?

Most students ask this question simply because in their own experience they have always been presented with two main scenarios, and nothing in between. In this article we will find out more about the role of grammar in a second language class.

Personally Yours

When was the last time you picked up a pen and wrote a letter in long hand? Grainy, silky or just plain vanilla, I miss the feel of personal correspondence. In looking through some old photographs and family memorabilia, I came across a poem my mother sent me when I was working overseas. While holding the yellowing paper in my hands, I had an overwhelming sense of her presence. I wasn’t simply reading her words; I was hearing her voice.

Writing Tips - Handling Rejection

If you're submitting your work to publishers and getting rejected constantly, don't fret. The following tips will help you get over the hump of rejection and give yourself a good shot at getting your work published.

Buying Term Papers Online: Facts and Fictions

Many students today are choosing to purchase term papers online. How can this be done safely, without risk of plagiarism or fraud?

No Bureaucratese

Writing should be clear, concise, and open.

Accused of Plagiarism? Read How to Create Your Plagiarism Defence Strategy

Nowadays, Universities are taking plagiarism – using someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit to the author of the original – very seriously and are fighting against it. In the best-case scenario, teachers may decide to award a ‘zero’ mark for a paper or a course; in the worst case, Universities may fail the whole degree or expel the student. This article has been written specifically for those students who have been accused of plagiarism, but who believe that they are not guilty.