Insights into Good Writing

Correct and precise writing can be a challenging undertaking. Gaining the right insights into the English language will allow you to skillfully optimize your texts. This will make them more precise, more captivating, but also more individual to your personal taste. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to write better, confidently, and concisely. You will come straight to the point. And the comma. And the colon.

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LanguageTool: The Crème De La Crème of Spelling and Grammar Checkers

What makes LanguageTool’s spelling and grammar checker stand out from the rest of the crowd? A lot.

May 3, 2022 • Takes 5 minutes

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“Despite” vs. “In Spite Of”

Many people question if “despite” and “in spite of” can be used interchangeably. We’ll go over this answer, and explain how to use these prepositions correctly.

Apr 27, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes

Here Are 13 Creative Ways of Saying “Thank You”

Sometimes “thank you” just isn’t enough. We’ll go over alternative ways to express “thanks.”

Apr 12, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes

In many cases, passive voice weakens writing, but there are cases where it is appropriate.

When To Pass on Passive Voice

There’s a time and place for passive voice. We’ll explain what it is and when you should (or shouldn’t) use it.

Mar 4, 2022 • Takes 4 minutes

Word Choice (45)

Spelling (34)

Grammar (30)

Style (19)

Product Updates (17)

Texts (13)

History (6)

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Grammar

Uppercase “I”

“I” should never stand on its own, uncapitalized.

May 28, 2022 • Only a minute

Product Updates

No Mouse Needed When Writing a Flawless Text?

With the new function “Shortcut,” you determine a keyboard shortcut which helps you use LanguageTool without any mouse clicks. We explain how to get your texts corrected by using the keyboard only.

May 27, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Texts

Helpful Tips on Expressing Condolences

Expressing condolences isn’t easy. We’ll share helpful tips and alternatives to saying, “I’m sorry for your loss.”

May 26, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Spelling

The History Behind the Unusual Spelling (and Pronunciation) of Colonel and Lieutenant

The unusual spelling of these words has to do with their origin. Learn about the etymology of “Lieutenant” as well as “Colonel.”

May 25, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Word Choice

Is It To, Too, or Two? We’ll Tell You

We’ll go over the homophones “to,” “too,” and “two,” provide example sentences and show you a foolproof way to make sure you always use these words correctly.

May 24, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

Fixing Identical Mistakes on LanguageTool

Product Updates

One Click Is All You Need

Regardless of whether you already use LanguageTool, or you’re still looking for a multilingual and free writing assistant, this new feature will come in handy for you.

May 23, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Grammar

Everything You Need To Know About Comparatives and Superlatives in English

Learn what comparative and superlative adjectives are, how to form them, and how to use them in a sentence.

May 21, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes

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Texts

How To Conclude An Essay

Strong, effective writing deserves a good conclusion to match. Below, we’ll go over how to write a good conclusion to an essay and why it’s so important.

May 20, 2022 • Takes 4 minutes

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Style

Rules for Writing Numbers

Should you write “one” or “1,” “ten” or “10”? Read on to learn when you should write numbers with words instead of digits.

May 19, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Spelling

Hands-Free: How To Spell It and What It Means

We’ll give you a review on the word “hands-free.”

May 18, 2022 • Only a minute

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Style

Can “They” and “Them” Be Singular?

The short answer is yes, “they” and “them” can be singular pronouns. And this isn’t an entirely new phenomenon. Below, we’ll discuss the history of singular “they” and its usage.

May 17, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Which Is Correct: “Lot’s” or “Lots”?

We’ll quickly review “lot’s” vs. “lots,” go over a few example sentences, and show you when is the only acceptable scenario to use “lot’s.”

May 16, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes