If you’ve ever been cited for breaking traditional grammar rules you will rejoice at the publication of The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (Cambridge University Press, 2002). Coauthor and ...

It's March 4, and we're celebrating National Grammar Day. It's a celebration of language and an important reminder that using good grammar helps express ideas clearly, accurately, and professionally.

It’s always a great time to become a better writer—and never more so than right now. Thanks to a generous assortment of free apps, sites, and tools, we wordsmiths have a modern-day treasure trove of ...

I came across a rather sad post on a message board the other day. “I feel insecure because someone made fun of my less than perfect grammar. What’s the best way to improve it?” This post led me to ...

Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...

Even great writers make mistakes, especially minor ones related to grammar or spelling. A tool like Grammarly can be a great way to catch such issues, and it works well for a lot of people. But as a ...

Writing is an art form. The ability to express coherent ideas to both experts in a field as well as novices requires a fine touch. Of course, anyone can learn this skill, but along the way, they may ...

Grammar instruction may have waned in some classrooms starting in the early 2000s, largely because the high-stakes tests required by the No Child Left Behind law didn’t assess grammar specifically.

After 20 years of teaching academic writing to both native speakers and English language learners, I can attest that at some point, just about everyone asks me why, or even whether, grammar matters.