Language experts say American English developed naturally as settlers from across Britain and Europe mixed, reducing many ...
The interesting thing is when we speak in any of our Indian languages, we use idioms all the time. So why is our English ...
The English language has a lot of weird spelling, grammar, and pronunciation rules. Here are 11 of its anomalies that make it ...
Language expert warns teen learners to strengthen grammar foundations to avoid fossilised errors and enhance English fluency.
A Spanish speaker learning English may say, “I have 20 years,” instead of “I am 20 years old.” This is a common mistake that ...
Polyglots and language students are revealing the toughest languages to master, highlighting nightmare grammar rules and unfamiliar alphabets.
Scientists explore whether humor influenced language evolution, suggesting "survival of the wittiest" shaped communication ...
Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. That’s the charge leveled by one reader, J., who responds to my grammar ...
THE Philippines could forfeit billions in overseas remittances and global job placements if the English proficiency of its youth continues to decline, a British Council official has warned. Studies ...

Thinking in 3 languages

The biggest lesson I have learnt about language did not come from my Korean classroom. It came while reading an English essay ...