@thegrammardiva.bsky.socialIllyngophobia - The fear of vertigo or feeling dizzy when looking down. From the ancient Greek il-lynx / illyngx (ίλλυγξ), "vertigo," "dizziness," or a "whirling sensation" and phobia (φοβία), meaning "fear," "panic," or "terror." #grammar #grammardiva #wordoftheday #etymology
@inventingreality.bsky.socialBreaking the barrier: Hurdle vs. hurtle
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@nyuspsce.bsky.socialBuild confidence in your writing mechanics! ✍️📚
'Mastering English Grammar' breaks down sentence structure, punctuation, & usage nuances to eliminate errors & elevate your voice. Elevate your writing skills today: ✨📖
@middleweb.bsky.socialNEW: It’s Time for Teachers to Put Grammar in Its Place
You do not have to master grammar before you teach it, says grammar coach @pmgmcgee.bsky.social. The best contemporary teachers she knows invite students to discover the rules.
#edusky #teachersky #grammar
@inventingreality.bsky.social@thegrammardiva.bsky.socialHeliophobia- Entered modern usage as a psychological descriptor around the late 19th century to define an abnormal or irrational dread of sunlight or bright light. From the Greek hēlios, meaning "sun" and phobia meaning "fear." #grammar #grammardiva #etymology #phobia #wordoftheday
@englishinn.bsky.socialPre-Intermediate Grammar: Pronouns 2 (A2/B1)
youtu.be/9P4cOTdFjO0
Here comes the second video for pre-intermediate students devoted to the use of pronouns and possessive adjectives.
#englishinn #english #englishin3minutes #EnglishInn3Minutes #grammar #pronouns
@nyuspsce.bsky.socialBuild confidence in your writing mechanics! ✍️📚
'Mastering English Grammar' breaks down sentence structure, punctuation, & usage nuances to eliminate errors & elevate your voice. Elevate your writing skills today: ✨📖
@madi-faith.bsky.social; i was today years old when i learnt that September 8th is national ampersand day - thought i'd share a squiggly amperssssssand snake to celebrate!
#nationalampersandday #ampersand #grammar #lexophile #logophile #illustration #illustrationart #art #snake #doodle #sketchbook #sketchbookart #drawing
@classweekly.bsky.socialJust went live: a Punctuation Workbook for 2nd grade. 10 free printable worksheets on end marks, commas, and quotation marks, all focused practice, no fluff. If your kiddos are writing sentences that run on forever (we've all seen it), this one's for you.
@global-news-2024.bsky.social📰 Compulsory grammar tests in England's schools aren't improving children's writing
This GPS test has shaped how grammar is taught in elementary schools.
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💬 How do you see this shaping regional diplomacy?
@luciehfrost.bsky.socialIf they taught this tip in school, the kids would never get it wrong. #grammar #wordusage #howthehelldidinotknowthat
@mcnultylab.bsky.socialI have apparently reached the age where I am more annoyed by poor #grammar in lyrics than I would be if they'd used proper grammar but failed to rhyme.
@thegrammardiva.bsky.socialGeniophobia - The fear of chins. People can have this fear because some people have prominent chins. From the Greek "genio," meaning "chin" or "jaw." and "phobia," meaning "fear." #grammar #grammardiva #etymology #phobia #wordoftheday
@inventingreality.bsky.socialNever-ending vs. neverending vs. never ending
#grammar #writingtips #amwriting #writingcommunity #amediting
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