Amateur Vs. Amature: a Quick Spelling Guide

English is a tricky language that creates its own rules and is often the first to break them too. This is because many of the vocabulary terms in English have a different origin that has evolved into a newer version. Amateur Vs. Amature — Which Is Correct? According to the English dictionary, “amateur” is the … Read more

Guarantee or Guaranty: What Is the Difference

Numerous words in English are pronounced one way and spelled in a different way. Also, some terms have such similar spellings that we end up using them incorrectly. You’ve probably come across and used the term guarantee, but have you also seen it spelled guaranty? Is this a misspelling, an alternate spelling, or a completely … Read more

Address Spelling: A Quick Spelling Guide

Words with consecutive letters in the English language are often confusing. And when it contains consecutive double letters, the word is sure to be misspelled by many people. One such word is “address.” This is especially because address spelling is not written the way it is pronounced. Address or Addresse: Which is the correct spelling? … Read more

Accidentally or Accidently: Which Is It?

Oops! I did it accidentally…or was it? Ways to spell accidentally abound. There is disagreement as to why it needs to spelled this way. Adverbly Yours: Explaining ‘Accidentally’ The word accidental means to do something by mistake. If you’re wondering what part of speech the word is, it’s an adjective. You would use this word … Read more

Which Spelling Rules Apply to the Word “Friend”?

Friend is possibly one of the most important words in English or any language. Sometimes, this word has appeared as “freind”. Well, freind or friend spelling this one can prove to be tricky, especially if you’re a non-English speaker. “I” Before “E” Does Not Apply Here One of the first English grammar rules you learn … Read more

Why Is There a ‘G’ in Through? — a Quick Spelling Guide

English is an ever evolving language with a strange and colorful history. Take it’s spelling for example. There are so many words in English that have letters we don’t pronounce. For example, how do you spell through? ‘Through’ the Years: a Short History of English As a language, English has borrowed a number of elements … Read more