Writing Dates and Times in English

It is important to be able to correctly write dates and times in English, especially when sending important correspondences. Any misunderstanding about a date or time for a meeting, for example, can have unwanted consequences and appear unprofessional. So, in order to avoid any errors, you can follow these rules for writing dates and times in English.

"Writing, I think, is not apart from living. Writing is a kind of double living. The writer experiences everything twice. Once in reality and once in that mirror which waits always before or behind."

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