Category: English Language Arts

Why Writing Skills Are More Important Than Ever
Guest post by Riahn Jaxyn Written communication has become more important than ever. In a world that’s run by e-mail, text messaging, and social media, the ability to express yourself in writing clearly and effectively is crucial to building relationships....

Guide to Finding the Best Writing Tutor
To succeed in any discipline, good writing skills are one of the most essential skills to have. As a student, effective writing is the key to communicate well in any subject. But without proper guidance or practice, writing effectively can...

The Surprising Correlation Between English Skills and Success in STEM
When your child’s goal is to succeed in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in the future, they might not pay a lot of attention to developing skills they associate with humanities. Like English Language skills. But who can...

The 15 Minute Reading Magic: Elevate your Child’s Reading
Reading for 15 minutes a day may be the differentiating factor between a successful student and a struggling student. But why 15 minutes? Shouldn’t any amount of reading each day be enough? Before we can answer this question, we need...

Help Your Child Do Better in Grammar In Just 30 Minutes Everyday!
As a parent or a tutor, you may think that teaching English grammar is all about learning certain rules by heart, knowing exceptions to these grammar rules, and practicing them extensively. At Talentnook, we’ve worked with hundreds of students on improving their...

How to Use Figurative Language to Enhance Your Writing
Figurative language is a form of language which is more dramatic and visual than a direct statement in everyday language. It enables you to capture your reader’s attention Figurative language employs the use of metaphors, similes, and personification to help you...

5 Best Online Writing Courses For Homeschoolers This Summer
Children want to write. They want to write the first day they attend school. This is no accident. Before they went to school, they marked up walls, pavements, newspapers with crayons, chalk, pens, or pencils…anything that makes a mark. The...

5 Sure Shot Ways to Transform Your Writing Skills
Writing can be intimidating to a lot of people, especially those who are not used to writing regularly. However, with a little discipline and willingness to practice and learn, writing can change from an agonizing task to an effortless activity...

Build a Strong Vocabulary: Improve With These 7 Effective Tips
If you’re reading this post, chances are you are someone alacritous to improve vocabulary. Congratulations! Most people don’t even realize in time the importance of having a good vocabulary ‘organically’. Cramming dictionaries doesn’t help and neither does reading newspapers beyond...