Have you ever written “move forwards” and then wondered whether “move forward” would be better? Or perhaps you have seen both forms in books, websites, … Read more

Some English words look and sound so similar that even good English learners can mix them up. Addition and edition are two such words. They … Read more

English has many words that look almost identical but make learners stop and think. Ignitor vs igniter is a good example. Both words contain the … Read more

Have you ever written “cacoon” when you meant the protective covering around a developing insect? You are not alone. This spelling is an easy mistake … Read more

Have you ever typed “hussle” and then stopped to wonder whether it should be “hustle”? You are not alone. This is a very common spelling … Read more

Have you ever written “sueing” and then wondered whether it should be “suing” instead? This is a very common spelling problem, especially for English learners. … Read more

Hayday or heyday? If you have ever stopped while writing this word, you are not alone. These two spellings look almost identical, and both sound … Read more

Miner and minor are easy to mix up because they sound almost exactly the same in everyday English. When you hear someone say one of … Read more

English has many words that look almost identical but do not have the same place in modern writing. Inclosed vs enclosed is a good example. … Read more

Elude Have you ever written a sentence and stopped because you could not decide between allude and elude? You are not alone. These two words … Read more