Category: Linguistics
I discuss and explain my theoretical interests here. The meanings going with the theories can be dense at times; I’ll try my best to ‘unpack’ them in more everyday, ‘appliable’ terms. This category aims to answer some questions related to English language in general, and more specifically, academic writing, literacy and education.
Introducing “corpus”: a tool for finding language patterns
Students Need Time. We Need Time Too.
Not Incorrect. Just Untidy.
Revisiting “Sense and Sensibility”: How to Logically Organise “Punch” in Writing?
What Makes Academic Texts Complex?
Politeness in Student-Teacher Interactions
Writing Conclusions with a “Punch”: Initial (Grammatical) Thoughts
Beyond “In Your Own Words”: Paraphrasing with “FANBOYS” in Mind
Erik the Linguist 