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Writing and Reading in Modern English
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Morden English
Modern English is conventionally defined as the English language since about 1450 or 1500. Distinctions are commonly drawn between the Early Modern Period (roughly 1450-1800) and Late Modern English (1800 to the present).
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Guide to Modern English Writing.
This guide begins with an introduction called, ‘So what's plain English?’
The guide then looks at the main ways to make writing clearer.
Keep your sentences short
Prefer active verbs
Use 'you' and 'we'
Use words that are appropriate for the reader
Don't be afraid to give instructions
Avoid nominalisations
Use lists where appropriate
The guide then looks at the difficult subject of apologising, and deals with some of the myths that can get in the way of clear communication.
The guide finishes with a summary and a list of words to avoid.
English lesson
Available at (https://www.tiktok.com/@English4it)
