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If your writing feels weak, unclear, or overly complicated, the problem might not be your vocabulary or your grammar. It might be your voice. No, I’m not talking about your writing style or personality. I’m talking about active voice vs. passive voice, one of the most important (but often misunderstood) concepts in English writing.
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I was recently invited to speak on Classic FM Nigeria’s Book Review with Benji, a radio segment dedicated to conversations around books, reading, and storytelling. It was an honour to contribute to a space that celebrates literature and thoughtful engagement with texts. During the conversation, we discussed the power of storytelling—not just as entertainment, but…
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I attended the WriteWithMusic Festival this year with one clear intention: to promote literacy through storytelling. While the festival celebrated music, culture, and performance, what stood out most to me was how deeply storytelling was woven into every moment. From spoken word to song lyrics, people were already engaging with narrative—expressing identity, faith, love, and…
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Beyond Passing Exams By Itunu Taiwo | BuildWithWords Academy Let me tell you about Chioma. Chioma (name changed) was one of my first students in BuildWithWords Academy when I initially started offline. She was 22 and had graduated from nursing school with good grades. However, she was struggling to get accepted into a good school…
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Beyond “Big English” to Clear Communication By Itunu Taiwo | BuildWithWords Academy “Use your vocabulary.” That’s what my secondary school English teacher used to say whenever I wrote simple sentences. She wanted me to sound “sophisticated,” to prove I knew “big words.” So I started writing sentences like: I thought I was improving. In reality,…