Cindy

Cindy is a language-loving American writer for the Engram blog. Her love for languages, including her first language English, is what drives her when she writes and translates for a living.

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Brought vs. Bought

Brought and bought are two words that look similar because of their spelling but have two completely different meanings.
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Sence vs. Sense

Is the correct spelling sence or sense? The only correct spelling is sense in today’s English. Let us take a look at the main definitions of sense.
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Hoping vs. Hopping

Wondering about the difference between hoping and hopping? The simple verb form of hoping is hope, and the simple verb form of hopping is hop.
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Check in vs. Check-in

Both check in and check-in are the correct spellings. To check in means to register someone when they arrive at a hotel or airport. Check-in is the act of registering and reporting one's presence, typically done at an airport or hotel.
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What Is Proofreading? A Guide for Non-native English Speakers - Part 2. Proofreading Process

In Part 1, we shared several proofreading methods that non-native English speakers can use to refine their writing. In Part 2, we'll dive deeper into the process and precautions involved in using these correction techniques.
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Yay vs. Nay

What’s the difference? Yay means yes, and nay means no. You could use yay on its own to express approval or joy, but you would not usually do the same for nay.
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What Is Proofreading? A Guide for Non-native English Speakers - Part 1. Various Proofreading Methods

Whether you are a native or non-native speaker of English, proofreading is essential to polish your writing. However, proofreading can be challenging for non-native speakers who do not know where to start. But before we go over the process, what exactly is proofreading?
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Native Speaker - Meaning and Examples for Non-native Speakers

A native speaker is a person who has spoken a certain language from early childhood. Unless they moved to another country at a young age, this will be the language that he, she, or they are most comfortable with in adulthood as well.
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Carmel vs. Caramel

Which is the correct spelling? Both are word that exist in English. Although caramel and Carmel have two completely different meanings, carmel (with a lowercase C) is a common misspelling of caramel.