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Think Your English-Speaking Friends Can Fix Your Writing? Think Again!

We all know how tricky writing in English can be—especially when it’s not your first language. So, when you need…

Are you dreaming of new opportunities abroad? Whether it’s securing a place at your top-choice university, advancing your career, or…

“We really screwed up—and I had to make things right.” Lev is the CEO of a mid-sized tech firm. Most…

One question that has popped up a few times on our Ask An Editor feature is whether to use “can”…

You have selected a topic for an academic paper, or perhaps you need to write a report for work that…

You have almost finished drafting your academic paper or business report. You feel pretty good about your introduction, and you…

You have been staring at a blank screen for half an hour. Your head is pounding and your eyes are…

Haneen, an international student at a large American university, was struggling to complete one of her assignments for an English…

In North America, the UK, and certain other parts of the world, it’s time to start a new school year….

You may have noticed some new features at TextRanch lately. In place of our old menu of options, you can…