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Non-count nouns cause a lot of confusion. This mini-lesson covers the 12 common non-count nouns that people often use incorrectly. It also explains some of the confusion surrounding non-count nouns in academic writing.

How you present data in an oral presentation is very different than in a report. This video gives clear steps and demonstrates how to effectively present data.

Do you struggle with what to say to strangers or new acquaintances in the United States? Small talk is the key to opening the door to deeper friendships. This practical video gives guidelines and questions to ask.

Writing a memo for business or a class always includes being concise yet detailed and audience-oriented. This mini-lesson covers not only the format but also how to construct an effective email.

This is the second video, part 2, on using articles "the" and "a" and no article. This video presents the last 3 rules that will help improve your use of articles, particularly at the higher level of English learning.

Do you have problems using articles "the" and "a"? It is a very common problem for almost all English language learners. This video highlights the first two rules of five rules to focus on in academic writing.

What is the difference between the modals may and might. This video focuses on the use of these words in academic writing.

This video explains how to use the modals would and could, particularly in academic writing. It also gives several examples of common use in academic papers.

This is the second half of research introductions with a focus on how to write the gap statement and the contribution of the study.

Part 1 of Research Paper Introductions covers two key areas: establishing the importance of the topic and the literature review.

An effective resume or CV in the US is different than resumes or CVs in many other countries. This video walks you through the guidelines and examples of how to have a powerful resume or CV for a US audience, particularly for graduate students, .

Writing an effective research paper title takes considerable thought. This video gives tips and practice for writing a title that attracts the right readers

Your abstract needs to summarize the key points of your paper. This video shows the outline, phrases and verb tenses for a typical academic abstract.

This is the third video in the series on citations. This one focuses on paraphrasing others' work.

Citations Part 2 Quoting

Citations Part 1 Avoiding plagiarism

Consistency

Use of a semi-colon

Use of a colon

Use of hyphens

Writing your academic bio

Writing professional emails in the US

Use of apostrophes

Commas in lists and conjunctions

Strength of Modals

Recommend, Suggest and Explain

Passive and active voice

Follows, following, and below

Verb tenses in academic writing