Education


5 Ways to Instantly Sound Smarter, Part 2
For years, I meandered blithely through life thinking that “less” and “fewer” meant the same thing. For the sake of convenience, I used...
Erica Abbett
May 7, 20201 min read


5 Ways to Instantly Sound Smarter + Mrs. Abbett's Embarrassing Story
I am SO excited about this podcast because it kicks off a mini-series called “5 Ways to Instantly Sound Smarter.” In it, we’re going over...
Erica Abbett
May 5, 20201 min read


How to Avoid This School Closure Mistake
When the spate of school closures began as a result of COVID-19, many people (myself included!) thought the closures wouldn't last more...
Erica Abbett
Apr 23, 20202 min read


Are These Songs Sneakily Sabotaging Your Grammar?'
I know what you’re thinking. “Isn’t EVERY song sneakily sabotaging my grammar? How could you even narrow it down?” Here’s the deal: I...
Erica Abbett
Apr 20, 20202 min read


Turbo-Charge Your Vocabulary With This Simple Trick
Let me ask you a question: were you flipping flashcards in the crib? Probably not! You likely learned thousands of words without any...
Erica Abbett
Mar 28, 20202 min read


How the 'Questions Secret' Can Help Amid School Uncertainty
Quick, what’s 2+2? Without any real conscious effort, I bet the number “4” popped into your head. That’s because your brain is hardwired...
Erica Abbett
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Unconventional Editing Advice
The resounding writing advice today tends to be, “Just get the words on paper. You can edit it later. You can’t edit a blank page. All...
Erica Abbett
Jan 6, 20201 min read