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Elance is a global marketplace with a diverse cultural identity. The primary language used is English, although for many of our Elance freelancers, English is a second language. It can be a challenge to master the intricate details of the grammar and flow of English— even for native speakers.

I have reviewed profiles for several Elance professionals in a variety of categories, from web developers to graphic designers. In several instances, the only problem was clear, grammatically correct translation of their intended message into proper English.

So, for those of you who are global, non-native English speakers, AND for those of you that speak English but still struggle with when to use a semi-colon or a comma, this is for you.

These resources are for all aspects, not just proposals. I mention proposals in the title, because they are so important to the job process. Specific to proposals, while each one should be different (depending on the job), they should each contain:

·       An introduction: Who you are and your understanding of the job

·       The body: What is that makes you best for the job? What strengths do you bring to the table?

·       Conclusion: Thank the client for reading your proposal and samples.

Now for the grammar part…

1.     Online grammar checkers don’t work. I put a run-on, unclear, senseless sentence into four online grammar checkers. They all said there were no errors. These cannot be trusted to check the accuracy of the MEANING of your sentence and the associated grammar and punctuation.

2.     If you wish to improve with online lessons: http://a4esl.org/  This site includes bilingual quizzes and has multiple activities and quizzes on the site. It’s a good place to find lessons of various levels.

3.     Quick and Dirty Tips: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl Grammar Girl has free podcasts, tips, and easily searchable information online. If you are wondering whether you should use affect oreffect, check her site and she’ll make it clear in a very understandable way. This is one of my go-to resources when I’m unsure of something.

4.     More Tips for Everyone: The Purdue University OWL website has grammar and writing resources for every writer. The section specific to ESL Students is: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/5/25/There are also a multitude of resources for writing, writing mechanics, grammar, punctuation, and more.  I love this website.

5.     There is no substitute for a proofreader. Perhaps, in your field, writing in English is not a priority, so you don’t want to commit to lessons. You may not even want to look things up because you don’t know exactly what’s wrong with your sentence. Find a proofreader. If you know someone, great. If not, hire one on Elance for an hourly rate for an undefined period of time. They can check your proposals and any other writing you may need to do. You’ll have peace of mind that your writing is at its best.

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