Readable grammar 101: A valentine edition
Where does the apostrophe go, anyway? Does bad grammar make for unsuccessful dating? Why February 14th? And more from us to you this Valentine’s Day...
13 February 2020 by
Laura Kelly
Readable grammar 101 – writing in the second person
What does it mean to write in the second person? What effect can it have on your writing? We'll help you use it to your advantage.
30 January 2020 by Laura Kelly
5 Shakespearean words we should use more often
You might be surprised about how many everyday words and phrases come from Shakespeare. But what about the less common words?
3 December 2019 by Laura Kelly
How to write a thank-you note
We might think we know how to give thanks. But, in this festive season, it’s important to brush up on our skills to show appreciation for the people in our lives. Here are some musts in a thank-you letter.
27 November 2019 by Laura Kelly
5 grammar “rules” which aren’t real
Many well-known grammar rules stem from outdated advice. What are some of these unreasonable guidelines and why are they no longer necessary?
7 November 2019 by Laura Kelly
Are you using the active voice in your content?
What is the active voice, and how can Readable’s passive voice detector help you maintain it?
31 May 2019 by Laura Kelly
Are adverbs the enemy of powerful writing?
The adverb is a contentious issue among writers. But, what advice should you follow to become a better writer?
21 February 2019 by Laura Kelly
3 authors’ love letters to inspire you this Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, you can surprise your loved one with a handwritten letter. Let some of history’s most celebrated writers inspire you.
14 February 2019 by Laura Kelly
Do Inuits really have 50 words for snow?
The belief that the Inuit have dozens of different words for snow has become a widely known piece of linguistic trivia. But, where did this belief come from, and how close is it to the truth?
8 February 2019 by Laura Kelly
Festive children’s books we love
As we move toward the middle of December – already! – we’re thinking about festive children’s books we adore, from their stories to their wonderful illustrations. After all, children’s books are the most readable of all, and we’re all about encouraging children’s early learning.
19 December 2018 by Laura Kelly
How to swear like the old days
Modern English lets us down when it comes to swearing. What words from old English can bring back the shock factor?
31 August 2018 by
Steve Linney
Making sense of grammar – when nouns and verbs look alike
English has such odd little quirks tucked away in random spots. For native speakers, it comes as second nature to speak and write in certain ways. But, when you stop to really think about what you just said or wrote, it makes no sense. Why are certain things are said or written in that way?
2 August 2018 by
Dave Child
