by English Wanted | Jan 16, 2020 | editing, presentation, speaking, voice, writing
The rapid advance in 21st-century technology affects (some would say, controls) every aspect of our lives, whether at home, school or work. And it’s now become so ingrained that we barely notice it. For example, by far the most visible of today’s...
by English Wanted | Jul 4, 2018 | learning, speaking, voice
One of the most important lessons for English speakers is understanding how a shift of emphasis from one word to another can alter the meaning of a single sentence. In the following short story, words emphasized like this carry additional stress when spoken. The twins...