Language Ninja

Approaches to web development are always evolving. That’s why at Grammarly we’ve sometimes adopted new open source libraries—and other times we’ve built our own to solve the unique challenges we face. For instance, the Grammarly Editor has a complex UI structure, and being data-driven as a company means we want to support many simultaneous experiments without creating a mess of spaghetti code.  A few years ago, we released Focal , a framework for immutable and observable state management with TypeScript . Now we’re happy to announce a new UI framework we’ve been busy building and testing for the last year: Embrace . Embrace is a type-safe, declarative UI engine written on top of React and Focal. It lets you compose UI components without having to write boilerplate code or worry about routing states. You can represent your UI as data so that it’s easily patched, allowing you to run hundreds of front-end experiments easily.    Shape the way millions of people commun...

Congrats! It took years of discipline, including maybe more than your fair share of all-nighters during finals, but you did it—you handed in your last college paper.  Along your scholarly journey, you probably got used to writing in an academic style . But things will change as you begin your job search and transition to writing in professional settings. From formatting to length to tone to vocabulary, writing for your job will differ from writing for your professors. For example, achieving long word count requirements for a paper (including fiddling with line spacing and margins accordingly) no longer applies; instead, you’ll need to write concisely, whether over email or in a presentation, to ensure you get your points across efficiently. Among other things, while you got accustomed to writing formally for an academic audience, you’ll need to shift to a personably professional tone, which takes practice to strike. Don’t worry, though: We’ve gathered our best tips to help you na...

Join us in September for our webinar series, ‘The future of English certification: Getting to know the new online Pearson English International Certificate’. October 2021 will see the launch of the computer-based version of Pearson English International Certificate (previously known as PTE General). This new test gives learners the freedom to certify their English language ability, any time (up to 24 hours in advance), from the comfort of their home. The webinar series will introduce you to all the features and design of this exciting, ultra-convenient new test, plus the benefits for learners and their teachers around the world. Discover more about the sessions and find the registration links below. We look forward to seeing you there! Week 1: Introducing… the new online Pearson English International Certificate When? Thursday 2 September (3pm UK time) Hosted by Jane Bledsoe, Senior Product Manager Join us to discuss Pearson English International Certificate, the benefits that c...

Are you ready for a new academic year? Some teachers will be excited to get back and others will be anxious to face the ‘new normal’. Whether you’ll be teaching in person, online or a mix of both, we are here to support you with resources, materials and activities to help the transition go smoothly.    Read on to find out what to expect in the coming weeks!   Week 1: Introduction   We’ll be kicking off the back to school content with a range of videos and activities to help you start thinking about the year ahead. This will include:   Ideas for flexible online, hybrid and in-class learning   Our  Pearson Live Classes trainers will be sharing some s hort videos. Each will include one idea for online, hybrid and in-class learning. These will help you start thinking about how to approach your lessons no matter the format.  Back to school worksheet To get you started we have put together a fun activity worksheet for your first day back. Donatella’s “All about me” worksheet is...

Effective communication is a cornerstone of all relationships, whether between coworkers, family members, partners, or friends. But we all have “off” days when we’re not as eloquent, not as considerate, or not as mindful about what we say—and how it might affect the other person.  A study by the University of Melbourne found that, ironically, those who are more awake and alert during a conversation respond automatically with details that they’d otherwise conceal, and later regret what they say. Relaxed individuals, on the other hand, were inclined to think through their responses before speaking. Strike the right tone Grammarly helps you write the way you intend Write with Grammarly Some high-stakes situations, such as a job interview , require alertness while also avoiding abrupt (and embarrassing) comments that you’ll immediately regret. Here are some foot-in-your-mouth scenarios where this mishap might surface and advice for how to walk yo...

On today’s Japanese language agenda, we’re learning how to talk about the days of the week in Japanese. They are: Sunday: 日曜日, nichiyoubi Monday: 月曜日, getsuyoubi Tuesday: 火曜日, kayoubi Wednesday: 水曜日, suiyoubi Thursday: 木曜日, mokuyoubi Friday: 金曜日, kinyoubi Saturday: 土曜日, doyoubi In this simple guide, you’ll learn how to write the days of the week in Japanese and easy ways to remember them. I’ll also share the origin of the words and their kanji meaning. But the week is only one part of the calendar and talking about time, right? So I’ll share other related words you need to know so you can start planning your schedule in Japanese. Table of contents Days of the Week in Japanese “Sunday” in Japanese: 日曜日 “Monday” in Japanese: 月曜日 “Tuesday” in Japanese: 火曜日 “Wednesday” in Japanese: 水曜日 “Thursday” in Japanese: 木曜日 “Friday” in Japanese: 金曜日 “Saturday” in Japanese: 土曜日 Other Ways to Remember the Days of the Week in Japanese: Elements, Anime, Avatar! Days of the Week Song in J...

Have you ever tried flirting in Spanish? Flirting can be as fun as it can be romantic, and you can spice it up by switching your flirting language to Spanish. There are lots of fun pick-up lines to work with! If you want to try your hand at it, here’s a few points to get you started: Table of contents Flirting in Spanish: How to Say “Flirt” in Spanish? The Spanish Verb for “to Flirt”: Coquetear Flirting Phrases in Spanish: The Base 15 of the Best Flirting and Pick-up Lines in Spanish 10 Spanish Pick-up Lines to Use When You Speak to Someone for the First Time 5 Spanish Flirting Lines for When You’ve Already Known Each Other for Some Time 5+ Spanish Flirting Nicknames How to Describe the State of Your Relationship How to Respond to Flirting in Spanish That’s Flirting in Spanish 101 for You! Ready? Let’s go! Flirting in Spanish: How to Say “Flirt” in Spanish? First thing’s first… How do you say “flirt” in Spanish? There are a few ways. For the noun, as in “...