The Most Beautiful Words in English

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What makes a word beautiful? Is it the way it rolls off the tongue, the profound meaning it holds, or…

Orwell’s 6 Rules for Writing Clear English

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In his famous essay 'Politics and the English Language', George Orwell laid out six rules for powerful, clear prose. This…

The Difference Between US & UK English

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Is it a 'lift' or an 'elevator'? A 'biscuit' or a 'cookie'? This post explores the fascinating and often funny…

How Shakespeare Changed the English Language

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Ever used the word 'fashionable' or found yourself 'in a pickle'? You have William Shakespeare to thank. This post explores…

Why ‘Ain’t’ Is a Real Word (And Other Contractions)

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Your English teacher probably told you 'ain't' isn't a word, but they were teaching you a rule, not a reality.…

What Is Pidgin English? A Fascinating Story

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Often dismissed as 'broken English', pidgin languages are actually complex, rule-governed systems born from incredible moments in human history. From…

The 10 Hardest English Words to Pronounce

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Ever stumbled over 'Worcestershire' or 'anemone'? This guide breaks down 10 of the hardest English words to pronounce, offering simple…

You’re Already Speaking Japanese! 15 Loanwords

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** Did you know that when you talk about a business 'tycoon' or ask for 'just a skosh' more, you're…

A Time Traveler’s Guide to Old English

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Forget Shakespeare. If you traveled back to 1000 AD, you'd find a language that sounds more like German and has…

The Solresol Scale: A Musical Language

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Imagine ordering a coffee using a flute or saying 'I love you' with a violin. This was the vision behind…

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