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Hi everyone! I'm applying for a master programme at a german university and of course I have to write a motivation letter. The whole programme will be held in English. And because I'm not a native speaker I'd greatly appreciate your constructive criticism for the revision. The deadline is...

The serial comma (also known as the Oxford comma or Harvard comma) is the comma used immediately before a conjunction (such as "and" or "or") in a list of three or more items. The phrase "ham, chips, and eggs" is written with a serial comma, but "ham, chips and eggs" is not. The main...

The 'Oxford comma' is an optional comma before the word 'and' at the end of a list: We sell books, videos, and magazines. It is so called because it was traditionally used by printer's readers and editors at Oxford University Press. Sometimes it can be necessary for clarity when the...

Stevenukd wrote: 6. The university is located on Washington street, and she doesn't like the principal, simply because he usually doesn't pay the Teachers the monthly salary as he promises, and he even cuts the monthly salary with many very unreasonable reasons. - Is this natural? 6. The...

Stevenukd wrote: Dear Teachers, 1. I live two hours away from my parents' house. - Why don't we say "two hours drive"? The sentence doesn't specify whether it's a 2 hours' drive or walk 3. He would go through a rehab program at work. - What does "rehab program" mean? it's rehabilitation 4. -...

I can't wait till you come again to Polan We have very cold winter s , don't even ask about temperature. But I'm sure no comma when you come it will be warmer. How's university in Nottingham? Recently you 've mentioned that everything is ok and I hope it is still so . I'm ok too . I spent my...

Almost perfect now, Emilia-- Dear Sir or Madam, Here I am, an open-minded, Swedish-speaking young Finnish woman. I am studying for a master's degree in Mathematics with a specialization in teacher's training at the Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences at the University X. I have...

Hi Emilia, I am glad to hear that my suggestions have been useful! Good luck Emilia wrote: ...broadening the international point-of-view. Should be "point of view" without hyphenation ... the multifaceted experience of living and studying at a large campus university . Should be...

Hello Emilia, It seems you did a quite good job! I have highlighted several phrases that caught my eye. I hope they will be useful in your quest for a scholarship! Remember that you should use "Yours faithfully" instead of "Yours sincerely" if you do not know the name of the recipient. By the...

Hello all wonderful members! I am lucky because I found this community by chance, it seems to be a great place! I am writing a motivation letter for an organization offering a full-year scholarship at an U.S. top unversity. (The application also includes a resume a study plan and two...