It’s easy to confuse the terms “British” and “English” since they’re so interrelated, but the words are often very distinct from each other, so let’s explore the difference between the two terms. English refers typically to either the people of the nation of England or their culture or language, originating from the Germanic Anglo-Saxon peoples. …

The English language is difficult to learn — for both second language and native speakers. Choosing between two words that look almost identical but have subtly different meanings can sometimes feel like an impossible task. People’s is the possessive of the word people — the plural of person. In contrast, peoples’ is the possessive of …

The English language can be confusing. Some words might sound the same, while they are spelled differently, and some words are spelled the same and yet have different meanings. If you are confused about how to pluralize the word “family,” or whether or not you should add an apostrophe, you aren’t alone.   The word families …

Some people get confused about whether to use children’s or childrens’. Many people wonder where the apostrophe should go and if the letter “s” should come after children. “Children’s” is the correct plural possessive form when something belongs to, is possessed, or is controlled by children collectively, as in “the children’s recreational center” since children …

One thing people worry about most when applying for college is what happens after they submit their application. Often, they are concerned with who makes the final admissions decision. The group of people responsible for these actions is known as adcom’s. ADCOMS stands for Admissions Committee’s and they play a very important role in the …

Many students have long-standing dreams of getting into a particularly prestigious institution, whether for a popular athletics program, a family history of attendance, or for a renowned program of study that nearly guarantees post-graduation success. Some think the benefit of getting into an HYPSM school exceeds the benefit of any other elite schools and outweighs …