Summer Reading: The Things You Know You Should Do But Don’t
By: Phillip Mattie The summer is here, with all its blue skies, sunshine, beaches, and, most importantly, free time. Myself,
Academic Advice
How to Read Drama like a Pro
By: Phillip Mattie A lot of students are unfamiliar with what exactly “Drama,” with a capital D, is. Most times,
Film as a Dramatic Medium
By: Phillip Mattie Today, we are used to seeing Comic Book Movies, where super heroes parade across the screen in
Short Fiction Tips: Character Archetypes
By: Phillip Mattie It’s English 30. You are struggling to break down a character, wondering what motivates him or her.
Ignorance and Education, Yin and Yang
By: Phillip Mattie We are all born with brains that have yet to be filled with knowledge and ideas, have
English for the ESL Student
By: Phillip Mattie Canada has become so much more than a bilingual, French/English country, so much so that we have
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
Increasing your Writing Skills
By: Phillip Mattie I consistently run into students who are simply not satisfied with their writing skills. For some reason,