Academics

If you are a fan of book reviews or other forms of feedback, you may read that an author’s new novel or a teacher’s advice was “well-received.” But is it correct? It is correct to say “well-received” when you want to show that you or someone else has received advice, feedback, or something more tangible …

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of a deep and interesting conversation with a friend. Your friend says something clever and insightful. You agree with your friend and want to express your agreement with a quick and easy phrase. Is it correct to say “well said” in this case? It is correct to say “well …

When we were younger, we learned words were just words, but that’s not true. Words, good or bad, hold a lot of power. Hearing a kind word when you are feeling low can change everything and make you feel.  It is correct to say “well wishes as a generic communication of goodwill.” “Well wishes” are …

What do you do for a living? Where do you work? What company are you with? Americans love to talk about careers, and these are all questions you will eventually face. To respond appropriately, you need to understand the difference between “work at,” “work in,” and “work for.” Use “work in” to explain your job’s …

When people we know travel, it’s not uncommon for us to reach out to see how their journey was and whether they arrived safely. We have many ways to ask this question, but which method is best? Only “did you arrive safely?” is correct. “Did you arrive safe?” is incorrect grammar in all contexts. “Safely” …

When writing to another party to communicate a change of terms, initiate a course of action, or resolve a dispute, you want to make sure the reader does not miss certain information. Is it correct to say “please be informed” to emphasize the pertinent information? It is correct to say, “please be informed.” This imperative …