Becoming a Good Listener
By: Phillip Mattie Are you bad with names? Do you forget dates and times when you don’t write them down?
Tips for a Great Presentation
By: Phillip Mattie Presentations are a difficult trial for even the most seasoned veterans. They require research, thought, and excellent
Poetry Made Easy: Analyzing Common Organizational Patterns
By: Phillip Mattie As much as I enjoy poetry, and as much as I recognise the artistry and talent of
Preparing for a New Semester
Preparing for another semester is like cooking a meal that you know isn’t going to turn out the way you want it. Sure, you’ll still get steak, but
Increasing your Writing Skills
By: Phillip Mattie I consistently run into students who are simply not satisfied with their writing skills. For some reason,
Summer Vacation and Time Management
Once again, summer has given us ample sunshine, plenty rain and, most importantly, glorious time off from our studies. I don’t know
Selecting a Language Class in University
Think it’s time to brush up on your Spanish? Well, you may be right, especially if you are considering registering for an undergraduate
English 30-1 Diploma, Reading: A Crash Course
You breathe a sigh of relief. Your hand survived the brutal and furious scribblings of the English Writing section’s dual responses, the personal
Extracurricular Activities: A Guide
Extracurricular activities. The words don’t exactly inspire, do they? They don’t quite make me want to get up and go looking for stuff to do outside
Reading Skills: Close Reading of Sonnets
“Close reading” is a phrase that makes many students cringe, and rightly so. Because a close reading of fiction or poetry or drama can expose