Silent Letters: English’s Most Annoying Feature
Ever wondered why there's a 'k' in 'knife' or a 'b' in 'doubt'? These aren't mistakes; they're echoes of linguistic history, telling a story of changing sounds and scholarly meddling.…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Ever wondered why there's a 'k' in 'knife' or a 'b' in 'doubt'? These aren't mistakes; they're echoes of linguistic history, telling a story of changing sounds and scholarly meddling.…
Why does French have so many letters that aren't pronounced? Far from being useless spelling relics, these "ghost" letters are the secret architects of the language's sound. This post reveals…
Hervé Bazin (1911-1996), a famous French writer and essayist, is known not only for his literary contributions but also for his intriguing proposals concerning French...
English is a peculiar language in many ways, and one of its most baffling features is the inconsistency between pronunciation and spelling. It often leaves...