Annaliese Dunne

How to Spell Your Name Phonetically

Teach anyone to pronounce your name for school, work, or daily life You may have been asked to phonetically spell your name for your graduation ceremony, or maybe you just want Siri to pronounce your name right! Whatever...

The Real Meaning of "How Was Your Night?" (Plus the Best Answers to Give)

Discover when this question is (and isn't) appropriate to ask“How was your night?” seems like an innocent question, but what does it really mean? And how are you supposed to respond? Most of the time, “How was your...

How to

Use an Appendix

You’ve probably seen an appendix (or appendices) at the end of an academic paper. However, you might be unsure of how to include them in your own work. When you’re writing an academic paper, you can use an appendix t...

How to Make a Brochure by Hand or Digitally

Ace your school project with this step-by-step guide Making a brochure for a school project can be a fun and creative way to learn new topics, but how do you get started on making the most A+ brochure your teacher’s ev...

18 Professional Ways to Say Thank You for Your Cooperation (with Examples)

Quick and easy phrases to thank someone in a professional way Are you wondering whether “Thank you for your cooperation” is the right thing to say in your latest professional email? We can help you find the right wor...

How to Answer “How is Work?” (Plus What it Means)

Try out these replies when someone asks you about your jobWhen someone asks you “How is work?” they want to know what’s happening at your job. Whether you’re happy or a bit stressed out by your work, there are lo...

100+ Words You Can Use to Describe Your Mom

For birthday cards, Mother’s Day notes, homemade DIY gifts, & more! So you’re writing a birthday or Mother’s Day card for your mom, but you can’t come up with the words to describe how amazing she is. You’ve co...

How to

Write a Petition

Is there something in your community, county, or nation that you want to see changed? Try creating a petition. Petitions can have a real impact if they are carefully thought out and written properly. You may already have...

When and How to Use “Thank You for Letting Me Know”

Plus, professional and casual synonyms for any situationYou can hear or read “Thank you for letting me know” all over the professional world, but how exactly do you use this phrase? And are there any other ways to sa...

What Does “Resonates with Me” Mean? Plus, When & How to Use It

Learn the many ways to express that you relate to something People often say something “resonates with me” to indicate an emotional or personal connection to a person, place, idea, or art form. In this article, we’...

What Does "You Mean a Lot To Me" Mean? Plus Similar Phrases

A comprehensive guide to decoding “You mean a lot to me” “You mean a lot to me” is a wonderful, heartfelt way to tell someone you care about and appreciate them. But it can mean something different depending on t...

“Safe Travels” Meaning: How & When to Correctly Use It (Plus Alternatives)

Is it “safe travels” or “safe travel”? Everything you need to know Are you wondering if “safe travels” is the best way to politely wish someone well on their trip? Or has someone recently said “safe travels...

Only High IQ People Will Know 100% Of These Vocab Words

Are you the ultimate wordsmith? Then this vocabulary quiz is for you! We challenge you to put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Will you be a victor (winner) or will you be vanquished (conquered)? Clic...

What Does “See You Then” Mean? Plus, When & How to Use It

Learn how to confirm plans in casual and formal settings “See you then” is a casual way to end a conversation if you plan to meet the other person again, but is it okay to use in the workplace? In this article, we’...

Should You Use “He and I” or “Him and I” in a Sentence?

Learn all about object and subject pronouns in this quick & easy guideWhen you’re writing a sentence in English where there are two people (or subjects) doing an action, it’s grammatically correct to use “he and I,...

What Does "Future Endeavors" Mean? How to Use It & Alternative Phrases

A guide to wishing someone well with this popular phrase Someone has wished you good luck in your “future endeavors”—but what does that mean? Is it something you should say to people, too? We can answer all your qu...

How to

Memorise Paragraphs

This is a simple way to learn long paragraphs for any occasion. It helps to learn speeches for presentations, lines for plays or answers to questions in language speaking exams.

How to

Create a Syntax Tree

Drawing a syntax tree may feel like a confusing and daunting prospect at first glance, but once you understand what you're doing it becomes much easier to handle. This guide will demonstrate how to create a syntax diagra...

How to

Format a Quote in MLA

When writing a research paper or other report, you may find that you want to quote directly from a source. The Modern Language Association (MLA) has specific formatting guidelines for including direct quotes in your work...

MLA Format in Google Docs: Easy Guide to Setting Up Your Paper

Use Google Docs to properly format your paper and citationsIf you're writing a paper that needs to be in the MLA format, there are many little formatting quirks to remember. Your instructor will inspect your paper closel...