English Mistakes Even Good Writers Make

What’s the difference between disinterested and uninterested, farther and further, or lie and lay? Is it really an affront to good grammar to split an infinitive or end a sentence with a preposition? What’s wrong with phrases like “very unique,” “general consensus,” or “ten items or less”?

Whether you aspire to write novels or Twitter tweets, journal articles or diary entries, cover letters or plays in blank verse, learning about usage can directly improve your writing by helping you choose the right words and avoid the wrong ones.

In this class, participants will examine several widespread usage misconceptions that could be hindering your writing. Then we’ll discuss commonly misused words, frequent grammatical errors, and stylistic pitfalls you probably never even knew existed.