Grammar

The Invisible Plural: Zero-Marking in Language

One sheep, two sheep. One fish, two fish. Ever wonder why some English nouns refuse to add an '-s' for…

3 weeks ago

Who Did What? Case vs. Word Order

Ever wonder why you can't scramble an English sentence, but you can in languages like Latin or Russian? This analysis…

3 weeks ago

The Grammar of Certainty: Mood vs. Modality

What's the real difference between "He might be late" and "He could be late"? The answer lies in two parallel…

3 weeks ago

The Grammar of Nothing: Null Subjects

Ever wonder why you can say "Piove" in Italian for "It's raining", but "Is raining" is wrong in English? This…

3 weeks ago

The Subjunctive’s Shadow World

For many language learners, the subjunctive is a grammatical nightmare. But what if it's not just about rules? This post…

3 weeks ago

The Grammar of Haiku: More Than Just 5-7-5

Many writers know the 5-7-5 syllable count of haiku, but this is merely the surface. The true grammar of the…

3 weeks ago

Beyond Nominative: 10 Coolest Grammatical Cases

If you think cases are just for Latin or German, think again. This listicle dives into ten of the most…

3 weeks ago

Ser vs. Estar: The Story of a Latin Verb Split

Why do Spanish and Portuguese have two verbs for "to be"? This grammatical puzzle, a familiar hurdle for learners, isn't…

3 weeks ago

German Verb Focus: “Legen” vs. “Liegen”

The German language is renowned for its precise nature, allowing speakers to convey in-depth meaning through specific grammatical structures and…

2 years ago

German Verb Focus: “Reisen” vs. “Fahren”

The German language is renowned for its precision and rich vocabulary. Two words that frequently cause confusion for German learners…

2 years ago

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