Hi everyone! I hope you’re well! Today, I am sharing some more tips for improving grammar.

7 More Tips to Help Improve Your Grammar

1 Read as Much as Possible
One of the easiest and most practical ways to improve grammar is to read as often and widely as possible. Reading exposes you to different writing styles, helps you to see grammar used correctly, and helps you unconsciously absorb it. 

2 Write as Much as Possible
Writing is another helpful way to improve your grammar. 
The more you write, the more you will exercise that muscle — because writing is a muscle — and the stronger your instincts for correct grammar will become. It’s important to remember, as well, that it’s okay and, in fact, perfectly normal to make grammatical mistakes — we are, after all, only human (at least most of us are). I would even go so far as to say that grammatical mistakes are how we learn the correct way. So keep at it.

3 Use a Checker 
If you’re not confident about the grammar in your writing, you can always run it through a checker. Grammar checkers are software programs and apps that can find and correct errors in your writing, and there are many different grammar checkers available, both free and paid, such as Grammarly, Trinka and ProWritingAid. I have found, however, that their accuracy is variable.

4 Find a Grammar Buddy 
If you know someone who is good at grammar, ask them to be your grammar buddy and proofread your work for you. Sometimes, when we are reading our own work, we can be blind to our own bad habits, and it can take a kindly grammarian to point them out for us and answer any questions we have about grammar. 

5 Take a Grammar Class
If you want to learn more about grammar in a structured way, consider taking a grammar class. A quick Google search will bring up an array of options (both online and offline) to fit your needs and schedule. Or, failing that, YouTube has many people willing to share their expertise and know-how with you.
 
6 Be Patient with Yourself
Patience is essential when you’re learning grammar. It can be frustrating when you’re trying to break some of those bad habits you’ve never really had to think about when you’re speaking. Writing is a different beast when it comes to language — structure and punctuation matter. It takes time and practice to master grammar — and believe me, some of us never do, yet we persevere anyway. So, don’t be disheartened or frustrated if you make a mistake or have trouble comprehending something. Eventually, it’ll become instinctual and second nature.

7 Use Grammar Resources 
There are many great grammar resources available online and offline. 
So, if you’re unsure about something, you can always find the answer by consulting a reliable grammar resource. Some great examples include The Elements of Style by Strunk and White, Oxford Modern English Grammar by Bas Aarts, and Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies by June Casagrande. 

Remember, grammar is a vital part of writing, and although it’s not always easy to get it right, by keeping these little tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way.

I hope these tips were helpful! If you have more grammar tips, please share them in the comments section below because there’s no such thing as too much good information!

As ever, thank you for stopping by to read my post!

Until next time,

George

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