Online Grammar Tools for Teachers and Learners. Check your text and learn how to proofread and self-correct. Credits to Nik's QuickShout Blog
"Proofreading means carefully checking for errors in a text before it is published or shared. It is the very last stage of the writing process, when you fix minor spelling and punctuation mistakes, typos, formatting issues and inconsistencies.
Proofreading is essential for any text that will be shared with an audience, whether it’s an academic paper, a job application, an online article, or a print flyer".
Read more about proofreading, editing and the differences between them here.
If English is not your native language, this useful tool provides great help with word combinations and suggested alternatives from the Thesaurus database. Little to worry about word usage anymore, with Just the Word helper by your side.
Grammarly is a great tool to improve different aspects of your writing, like punctuation errors, wordiness, incorrect word usage and common grammar mistakes. You can create an account, download the Windows or Office version and use it as an editor at hand.
PaperRater is another great proofreading tool, with a handy plagiarism checker, easily accessible and fast.
Visit this amazing Cambridge website, create an account, choose your level and set off your writing endeavour. For sure, it will do wonders on both your writing skillls and self-confidence.
To measure the readability of your text, copy and paste in the box and then click the Score Text button on the 'Readable.com' Website. The basic plan account does not offer suggestions or error highlighting, but you get a general idea of how easy or difficult it is for others to understand your text.