Gina Writes Our English Blogs

Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English. With a passion for creating art with words, she spends her free time reading and writing. And no, we didn’t force her to say that. You can find her strolling the shorelines with her loyal canine companion, Mango, or (painfully) cheering on her favorite team, the Miami Dolphins.

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Word Choice

We’ll Tell You The Difference Between “Sympathy” and “Empathy”

“Sympathy” and “empathy” have two different meanings. We’ll go over what each word means and provide examples.

Apr 30, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes

Spelling

Which is Correct—“Worldwide” or “World Wide”?

We’ll go over the correct spelling of “worldwide” (or is it “world wide”, or “world-wide”?), provide example sentences, and list synonyms you could use instead.

Apr 29, 2022 • Only a minute

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Texts

Five Tips That’ll Help You Write a Good Introduction

Writing an introduction is one of the most crucial parts of the writing process. We’ll give you five easy tips to keep in mind to help you write a good introduction.

Apr 28, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Grammar

“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

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Word Choice

Which Is Correct—“Alot,” “A Lot,” or “Allot”?

“Alot” is not a word. We’ll discuss the correct spelling of this word (a lot), and go over another word that many people also commonly get confused with: “allot.”

Apr 26, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes

Spelling

“Do To” or “Due To”? Which One is Correct?

“Due to the fact” is often misspelled as “do to the fact.” It’s also a wordy phrase that should be avoided. We’ll show you alternatives you could use instead.

Apr 25, 2022 • Only a minute

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Texts

Common Business Email Phrases and Alternatives You Can Use

Are you tired of using the same professional email phrases? Chances are that your recipients are tired of receiving them, too. Below, we’ll go over a list of common phrases and alternatives you can use to help you strengthen your communication.

Apr 23, 2022 • Takes 4 minutes

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Word Choice

We’ll Teach You The Difference Between “Jealousy” and “Envy”

Did you know that “envy” and “jealousy” actually have two distinct meanings? We’ll explore the differences.

Apr 22, 2022 • Takes 2 minutes

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Spelling

When To Use Capital Letters

Some English capitalization rules are rigid, but others are a matter of style. We’ll go over the most common “capitalization” guidelines.

Apr 21, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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Style

Many Sentences Start With a Conjunction. But Is That Okay?

Many people have been taught not to start a sentence with a “conjunction.” But, is this a rule that should be strictly followed? We’ll tell you the answer.

Apr 20, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

Everyday vs every day. Learn the difference.

Word Choice

Here are “Everyday” Tips You Can Use “Every Day”

“Everyday” and “every day” are not interchangeable. We’ll explain the difference between these two words and teach you how to use them correctly.

Apr 19, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

Worse vs. Worst—We’ll Teach You The Difference

Grammar

Things Could Be “Worse”… Or Is It “Worst”?

“Worse” and “worst” sound the same and have similar meanings, but they should be used in distinct ways. We’ll go over how to use these words correctly.

Apr 16, 2022 • Takes 3 minutes

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