Nauman Anwar

I once heard someone say, “That was an hilarious joke,” and it instantly triggered my grammar radar. It felt off. And that’s because it is. When discussing whether to use “a” or “an,” the rule isn’t based on how the word is spelled – it’s all about how it sounds. In “An Hilarious or A … Read more

It all started when I heard a flirtatious voiceover on TikTok say “Drizzle Drizzle,” and I paused, thinking: Is this just nonsense or something more? As a writer tracking internet trends, I knew the phrase wasn’t random. It had grown into a meme, a mirror reflecting modern masculinity, and you’ll find it in comments, a … Read more

I once confidently said, “It called a new beginning,” during a talk, and saw puzzled faces. What I meant was, “It’s called a new beginning.” That tiny apostrophe had flipped the entire meaning upside down. One small mark, yet such a big difference. In English, contractions like “It’s” (short for “it is” or “it has”) … Read more

In professional writing, choosing between “who,” “that,” or “won” for a team might feel trivial, but it’s not. Team Which or Team Who or Team That explains how such grammar decisions shape the tone, clarity, and credibility of your message. Whether it’s a press release, company blog, or you’re live-tweeting a football game, your reference … Read more

I remember texting a friend, “soo much fun,” and instantly pausing – was it correct? That sentence sparked a spiral of doubt. Was it a playful expression or a grammatical mistake? Turns out, the difference between so and soo isn’t just about spelling – it’s a deeper shift. Soo vs. So plays out in the … Read more

The first time I had to delete my webinar sign-up from a training portal, the confirmation message said “deregistered,” even though I had clicked “unsubscribe.” That moment sparked the question: “Unregister vs Deregister” is not just about words. A colleague on a different platform said they had to unregister, which left us all confused. These … Read more

The confusion between Invision and Envision is common, especially in tech, creative industries, and everyday writing. In digital spaces, I’ve noticed this typical error in posts and even startup branding. In standard English, only Envision is the correct word. The term “Invision” is misused, often found in modern online contexts or app development, but it’s … Read more

If you’ve ever been second-guessing yourself about whether to use its self or itself in your writing, you’re not alone – it confuses even seasoned writers. This guide on “Its Self or Itself” will help you spot the distinction between the two. “Itself” is a reflexive pronoun, the accepted and correct form that refers back … Read more

As a native English speaker and writing coach, I’ve seen many learners struggle with the phrasing of questions. The difference between “When can I” and “When I can” might seem subtle, but it holds an important place in sentence structure. These phrases use the same words, yet word order changes the entire meaning. “When can … Read more

In everyday English, especially during conversations with friends, many native speakers confuse the trio: mine as well or might as well or mind as well. I’ve heard all three more times than I can count – in texts, emails, or when speaking casually. But only one is the correct phrase in most contexts: might as … Read more