After 20 years of teaching academic writing to both native speakers and English language learners, I can attest that at some point, just about everyone asks me why, or even whether, grammar matters.

Grammar schools are one of those subjects - they’re either loved or hated. The introduction of the grammar school has split British opinion since their introduction in the 16th century. Some see them ...

This September, my youngest daughter sat her 11 plus exam – and in a couple of days’ time, along with many children (and parents) up and down the country, we will find out her results. I live in ...