Collocations in English

There are aspects that we (non English native speakers) must work harder to master. Collocations proper usage is one of them. But why is it important? Nowadays there are more people around the globe able to speak or write in English but few of them manage to demonstrate the real taste of English. However, by using collocations our English will sound real, authentic and natural. In short, our English looks more similar to native speakers' English.

Sadly, mastering collocations does take a long time, great patience and consistency. If you are an impatient type of person who likes to ask "What is the easiest way to master collocations?", you'd better leave this blog because I cannot promise some fixed universal rules to memorize. In fact, there is no such thing in learning a language. There are rules yet at the same time there are always some exceptions to follow. Forget about one-size-fits-all patterns because a language isn't merely a series of regular phenomena.

What to Know before Writing and Speaking

We need a language to communicate our ideas, thoughts, and feelings perfectly. However, don't we know that even good writing and speaking performance require a lot of things to consider? This rule is universal. It applies to any languages on earth, or at least any languages that I have known so far. Therefore, whether we speak Japanese, English, or Tagalog, knowing this rule is very much beneficial for our communication skills.

So what rule am I talking about now?

About New Year and Time

Several days being off the radar, I was trying to devise my blogging plans in 2010 and simultaneously enjoy each second of holidays I had. Yeah, taking a break from posting anything on my blog could be a relief occasionally. From this day on, I plan to concentrate on this blog being my money making alternative, and that entails learning a lot on things I had never wanted to read or hear before (e.g. SEO tips, Page Rank, etc).

Ernest Hemingway's "Cat in the Rain"

The good-looking and young Ernest Hemingway (Milan, 1918)

A worthwhile pastime that has always been my favorite since forever is reading some great literary works or any pieces of writing that would simply teach me something and provide me more novel insights towards the universe, people living in it and how this enigmatic world works. 

As I always say, I love simplicity. With simplicity as my guidance in choosing books to read, I can never refuse to read this man's works. Yes, as you can see up there, and down here, you now know who one of my favorite authors is. He is Ernest Hemingway.

How to Write a Perfect Get-Well Letter

What is a get-well letter?

A get-well letter is a letter that is written by someone to show warmth and affection. This type of letter is generally sent to someone who is sick or injured after an accident.

How to Write Condolence Letters (Sympathy Letters)

 

I know it looks odd to talk about condolence or sympathy amidst the buzzing holiday trends, when everyone seems to be in their best mood. Tragedies and predicaments, however, generally occur when they are least expected and naturally no one hopes their coming, particularly in this holiday season. 

This is some know-how to write a good condolence letter.

Writing Holidays Greeting Cards

Holidays are drawing nearer and most of us must be busying ourselves with writing greeting cards or greeting emails to clients, family members, far relatives, acquaintances, old pals, etc.But if you have no idea what and how to write good lines on your greeting card, this might be of help.