Fun fact: 59% of native English speakers can't correctly use "who" vs "whom.

https://youtube.com/shorts/N9Ta9hSK03s

Types of Writing Styles – About Writing: A Guide
https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/aboutwriting/chapter/types-of-writing-styles/

Writing Styles – Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab
https://web.uri.edu/graduate-writing-center/writing-styles/

Academic writing
- LibGuides at University of Reading

With useful links for academic writing

https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/writing/home#s-lg-box-11006504

The main writing styles in English are narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive, each serving a different purpose:

Narrative for storytelling,
Descriptive for painting a picture with words,
Expository for explaining and informing, and
Persuasive for convincing the reader.
Other styles include creative, technical, and journalistic writing, and a text can incorporate multiple styles.

Major writing styles

Narrative: Tells a story, often with characters, a plot, and a setting.
Purpose: To tell a story.
Examples: Novels, short stories, and personal essays.

Descriptive: Focuses on a specific subject, person, place, or thing to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.
Purpose: To provide detailed descriptions.
Examples: Poetry, fiction, and travel guides.

Expository: Explains a concept or provides information in a clear and objective way.
Purpose: To explain or inform.
Examples: Textbooks, how-to articles, and recipes.

Persuasive: Aims to convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view.
Purpose: To influence the reader's opinion.
Examples: Opinion articles and reviews.


Other types of writing

Creative: A broad category that can include narrative and descriptive styles, but often focuses on imagination and artistry.
Examples: Poetry, plays, and songs.

Technical: Used to explain complex processes or systems in a clear and concise manner.
Examples: User manuals and scientific papers.

Journalistic: Involves reporting news and events in a factual and objective way.

Analytical/Critical: Involves examining a subject and forming conclusions, often found in academic settings.
Examples: Literary analysis and research papers.

2025 Guide to Writing Styles & Techniques
https://www.blog.arkhamhousepublishers.com/different-types-of-writing-styles/

How to stop LIMITING yourself and become your full self in English

Unlock the parts of you that stay quiet in English and finally show up as your full self. In this video, we talk about the habits and thoughts that limit your expression and how to break them so you can speak with clarity, confidence, and freedom.

You will learn how to:

• Notice the beliefs that hold you back
• Shift from fear to curiosity
• Practice in simple daily ways that build real confidence
• Express yourself with more presence and ease

https://youtu.be/kTRKajue2Qo

Omegle - Talk to Strangers!
https://omegleweb.io/

Analysis of the Catherine Tate show

#comedy

https://youtube.com/shorts/HCeotafgMe4

Why Some Languages Are Faster Than Others

📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/jv5OsXnH3vM

Why are some languages spoken faster than others?

📰 https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2019/09/28/why-are-some-languages-spoken-faster-than-others

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English Repository
https://t.me/Eng_Resource

A Secure English Language Test (SELT) is required by the UK Home Office to prove English proficiency for visas, settlement, and citizenship. Approved providers include IELTS (British Council/IDP), PTE (Pearson), LanguageCert, Trinity College London, and PSI Services. Tests must be booked at a registered center, with results valid for two years.

*Approved SELT Providers & Test Types*
IELTS SELT Consortium: IELTS for UKVI (Academic/General) and IELTS Life Skills.
Pearson (PTE): PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Home.
LanguageCert: LanguageCert SELT for UKVI.
Trinity College London: GESE (Graded Examinations in Spoken English) or ISE (Integrated Skills in English).
PSI Services: Skills for English UKVI.


*Common Test Equivalents by Visa Type*
A1/A2 (Spouse/Parent/Family): IELTS Life Skills (A1/A2), Trinity GESE Grade 2/3, PTE Home (A1/A2).
B1 (Settlement/Citizenship): IELTS Life Skills (B1), Trinity GESE Grade 5, PTE Home B1, Skills for English (B1).
B2+ (Skilled Worker/Student): IELTS for UKVI (Academic/General), PTE Academic UKVI.

*Key Requirements*
Valid ID: Use the same passport/document for booking as for the application.
Validity: Tests are generally accepted for two years for immigration purposes.
Alternative: A degree taught in English (verified via Ecctis) can replace a SELT.

_Ensure you select a test from the official UK government approved list to avoid visa refusal._

Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt

REFERENCE:
https://www.languagecert.org
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt

Prove your knowledge of English for citizenship and settling: Who does not need to prove their knowledge of English - GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/exemptions

5 tone of voice examples and tips to improve your messaging [written language]

https://www.bynder.com/en/blog/a-simple-tool-to-guide-tone-of-voice/

Tone-of-Voice Samples - NN/G
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/tone-voice-samples/

Discourse markers