For ESL Writers

The Writers’ Workshop specifically supports English as a Second Language (ESL) writers by offering the services of ESL experts and providing language-focused study groups and drop-in sessions. 

Writing Tip of the Week: Discreet & discrete

Not just for those of you who have discrete mathematics this semester ... 

 

Discreet describes something that is modest and does not call attention to itself: 

She discreetly slipped her daughter a $100 bill.

 

Discrete means separate, distinct, individual: 

We offer three discrete service plans.

^{Adapted from writingexplained.org}

^{Image courtesy of enhancemywriting.com}

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