Language Families

Understanding the Subjunctive Mood in Spanish

To learn any new language, understanding its grammar is as important as learning vocabulary. While learning Spanish, one of the…

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A Tale of Two Accents: Exploring the American and British Divergence

English, in its colorful, versatile array of expressions and dialects, continues to evolve and shape the world's communication landscape. Today,…

2 years ago

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part III

Our linguistic odyssey continues as we venture further into the intriguing world of English loan words. We are constantly reminded…

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English Words of Suprising Origin – Part II

Our exploration of English loan words continues as we delve deeper into the richness of etymology, taking an engaging linguistic…

2 years ago

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part I

The English language is a kaleidoscope of cultural influence, where words from different corners of the world have found a…

2 years ago

The Great Vowel Shift: How it Transformed the English Language

The Great Vowel Shift, a term coined by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen, is a pivotal moment in the annals…

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From Quills to Keyboards: The Evolution of English Writing

Our story begins in a time much different from our own; a period when English writing was a privilege of…

2 years ago

Polysemy in English: The Complexity of Word Meanings

Language is a fascinating and complex system of communication that is as diverse as the human race itself. It serves…

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Why Are Many English Words Spelled Differently Than They Are Pronounced?

English is a peculiar language in many ways, and one of its most baffling features is the inconsistency between pronunciation…

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Language Stories: “Up With This, I Will Not Put”

In the annals of linguistic anecdotes, few stories are as enduring, entertaining or illuminating as the exchange attributed to the…

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