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Jan 16, 20221 min read

Drop the verbs - use nouns! Tips for formal writing.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between formal and informal writing is? Probably the first things that come to mind are...

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Australia's Social Media Bill

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The Mega Coral

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The re-election of President Trump and it's implications

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North Korean Troops in Russia: A New Geopolitical Alliance?

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The Taiwan Strait

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Stranded in Space

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Iranian Elections

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Level 4 Speaking Demo

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Cognitive Warfare

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Deepfakes and You

Imagine seeing a video of yourself speaking a foreign language. A language you did not know. Saying things that were against your belief....