Mixed Grill

From the point of view of one of the prolific writers and accomplished language purists, “Word power is about very much more than the number of words you know. But...

Engaging the right vocabulary to convey one's message, whether in the written or oral form to be understood, requires deeper reflection, or thought process. Verbal presentation can sometimes be overlooked,...

The habit of wasting words refuses to die. Instead of writing tightly, many still pad sentences with empty fillers. Good writing is clear, sharp, and unambiguous. Yet, as one English...

Arthur Christansen, renowned English enthusiast and famous editor of the London Daily Express, once gave one of the finest tips on good journalistic writing. In one of his bulletins to...

It’s official: hopefully has become the most overworked word in the English language. It pops up in conversations, emails, and speeches like an uninvited guest who won’t leave — and...

Often, poor grammar and inappropriate word choices either excite, bore, or even put the reader to sleep. This happens when writing lacks the basic qualities that promote effective communication. Instead...

Quoting one of the language purists, "These ungrammatical expressions and out-dated constructions mean great impediments to clarity in the use of English." His advised? Try and find better alternatives for...

They either come as redundancies or stale expressions, as the language enthusiasts would like to group them. Plenty of booby traps they are just as they have served their usefulness,...

Punctuation marks are essential tools in written language. They guide readers, indicate pauses, and reflect the tone of speech, thereby making meaning clearer. Among them, the full stop is perhaps...

The die hards, so to say, wouldn't abandon the old ways, but insist, that old wine is sweeter and taste better. Would you blame them for holding on to this...