Milena Lazova

I'm an ESL teacher with over 7 years of experience in providing original content. I really like writing educational articles which may help others learn some aspects of English.


Starting a sentence with conjunctions

Can You Start a Sentence With “And” or Other Conjunctions?

The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with starting sentences with conjunctions. In fact, it can even make things better if done properly.

What are Subject and Object Pronouns, and How to Recognize Them?

What are Subject and Object Pronouns, and How to Recognize Them?

There are three types of personal pronouns, two of which are used in almost every sentence — subject pronoun and object pronoun.

Ginormous—Is It a Real Word and When to Use It?

Ginormous—Is It a Real Word and When to Use It?

The meaning of “ginormous” is to be extremely large or very big, so it’s an adjective that describes a size.

To Whom It May Concern: When to Use It and When to Avoid It

To Whom It May Concern: When to Use It and When to Avoid It

When you use the phrase “To Whom It May Concern” it can make you sound ancient and offensive. It’s an outdated salutation that sounds out of place in this century.

Irregular Plural Nouns—Rules to Help You Form the Plural

Irregular Plural Nouns—Rules to Help You Form the Plural

Certain words don’t follow the general plural noun rules, which are adding an –s or –es at the end of the noun, and these are called irregular plural nouns.

“My Apology” Or “My Apologies”—How to Use These Phrases Correctly

“My Apology” Or “My Apologies”—How to Use These Phrases Correctly

Both phrases for apologizing are correct, but they are used on different occasions.

“Continued” Abbreviation—The Right Abbreviation for Continued

“Continued” Abbreviation—The Right Abbreviation for Continued

You might have seen a few different abbreviations for “continued,” including cont., cont’d., and even con’t. But not all of them are correct. In fact, some of them are not even abbreviations.

Other Ways to Say “Broaden My Horizon”

Other Ways to Say “Broaden My Horizon”

Before we tell you the best synonyms for this phrase, let’s see what it actually means.