When GH Says F: Why Does This Occur?
We're meeting up on the corner of history and linguistics to learn why GH is pronounced as F.
A Park in the Middle of the Sky?
This structure has to be seen to be believed.
The Railway Line That Will Be in the Middle of the Desert
The Gulf Railway Project will be connecting six of the Middle East’s countries. But the line will be built in the middle of a desert!
Why Was the Recipe of Concrete Lost in the Middle Ages?
Ancient Romans invented concrete millennia ago. But then, in the Middle Ages, the recipe of concrete has been forgotten for centuries...
Why Cairo is the Middle East’s Gem
Discover the magic of the largest and most impressive desert city in the world!
English Quiz: Define These English Words
Identify and explain the following 15 rare English words.
A Magical Hotel in the Middle of The Wilderness
An Amazing Kenyan Retreat!
Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Extraordinary
Weapons in the Middle Ages were truly unusual and extraordinary. Some were so remarkable that they sound made up!
The Forest That Grew in the Middle of the Arizona Desert
A forest inside a desert? That's exactly what happened in Arizona's desert. But how?
These Pictures Of the Middle East Took Me By Surprise...
When you hear of the middle-east, you’d usually think of turmoil and deserts, camels and wars, but it also has a lot of natural beauty and amazing greenery. This is the Middle East like you've never seen it before!
Hygiene in the Middle Ages: Yes, It Did Exist, Kind Of...
Despite popular belief, hygiene in the Middle Ages did exist. Well, kind of...
Will You Master This Middle School Level Geography Quiz?
Do you think you know world geography better than an average middle schooler? Test your knowledge...
24 Middle Eastern Hotels that Redefine Luxury.
While the Western world sure has its share of beautiful hotels, the Middle East also boasts some extraordinarily luxurious places to feast your eyes on.
Where Did Middle Names Come From?
Learn about the legacy, tradition, and historical use of middle names in this 5-minute video.
This Joke Starts With a Middle-aged Lady Going to Hospital
A woman suffers a heart attack and ends up in hospital. She has a near-death experience, but awakens. She decides to get some work done...
This Charming Town Has Rivers Running Through the Middle
Gujo Hachiman is a small, riverside town in Japan that’s also known as the ‘Water City’. Let’s explore this delightful place.
The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor
China's Crazy Plan to Dig a Canal in the Middle of EUROPE
China is setting out a plan to dig a canal through the middle of Europe in the nearest future, but why?
If You're Middle-Aged and Mainly Sedentary, Read This
If you lead a largely sedentary lifestyle and are middle-aged, you should know that exercise can reverse any damage to your heart. Find out more here.
Jordan is One Middle Eastern Country That You Should Visit
You may have never though about visiting the Middle East, but after watching this, you'll want to go to Jordan!
20 Cute Cats Caught In the Middle of Their Busy Workdays
Cats may have a reputation for being lazy but don’t let that deceive you - these 20 cuties were caught right in the middle of their bust workdays.
In Germany, You Can Hit the Beach in the Middle of Winter
In the middle of the German winter, there are Germans who head to the beach. How is this possible? Find out the secret in this post.
These Inventions Prove the Middle Ages Were Not So “Dark”
These groundbreaking inventions prove the Middle Ages were not so “dark,” after all!
English Challenge: Can You Figure Out These Old Words?
How many Middle English words do you think you can understand?
Joke: The Plain English Explanation
The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do.
The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English
If a word's history sounds too good, it probably is.
Joke: The English Prisoner
An English prisoner of war was held by the Germans...
Will Your English Survive This Quiz?
This advanced English quiz has questions on many different topics of the English language.
3 + Children? Here’s How to Prevent Middle Child Syndrome
Middle child syndrome, while not a real mental disorder, is still serious. Learn 5 tips for dealing with it here.
Fascinating Facts About The Middle Ages You Never Knew
If you thought you had read everything about the Middle Ages in school, you are mistaken. Read these interesting facts from that era.
Hilarious: How Weirs is the English Language?
English is a really funny language, especially when considering how meanings can be changed when punctuation's omitted. Take a look at these 9 hysterical memes.
Joke: The Hilarious Idiosyncrasies of English
English is a funny language, wouldn't you say?
Which Languages in the World Are the Closest to English?
The closest extant languages to English, sample texts and where they are spoken.
English Quiz: Are These Words Real or Fake?
We're about to challenge your vocabulary in a creative way...
There's Simply No Equivalent For These Words In English...
There are some words that simply don't translate from one language into another, and plenty of these words don't actually translate into English. Take a look.
QUIZ: Translate Australian Slang to English
Can you translate these hilarious Australian slang words to common English?
English Challenge: Complete the 12 Idioms!
Help us complete these 12 incomplete idioms!
English Quiz: Find These Pesky Antonyms!
Your job is to choose the word that is the ANTONYM of that word. We wish you 'terrible' luck!
English Quiz: What is the Origin of These Words?
How well do you think you know the etymology of common English words? Take this quiz and you'll find out!
Why Did 5 Middle-Aged Dads Get a Standing Ovation?
You wouldn't expect 5 middle aged dads to be able to get the judges of Britain's Got Talent to applaud them, but these men did it!
English Test: Complete the Sentence Correctly!
We really need someone with a good knowledge of English vocabulary to help us complete these sentences.
Learn All About the History of the English Language
Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!
English Quiz: Spell to Complete the Sentence!
Think you can spell with the best of them?
15 Proverbs That Translate Hilariously into English!
Here are 15 phrases and idioms that don’t translate that well into English because they sound absolutely bizarre, mind-boggling, and hilarious!
English Quiz: Complete the Saying!
This quiz will test your knowledge of 21 different English proverbs. You will be given the first half and asked to complete it.
The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words
In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.
Hilarious: English is a Seriously ODD Language...
If you thought English is a clear-cut and tidy language, you better read this.
Prime Examples Of Just How Strange the English Language Is
The English language is filled with numerous strange sequences and things that don't make sense like this fascinating and funny tidbits
English QUIZ: Tell Apart These Easily Confused Words!
Even native English speakers commonly confuse these words... Will you be able to beat this tricky English quiz?
Can Your English Survive This Quiz?
Geography Quiz: Can We Ask You About the Middle East?
What do you know of the Middle East region?
Do You Know Enough English For This Quiz?
Are you knowledgeable when it comes to English grammar?
These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language
Are you guilty of using these overused words in English? Find out!
English Quiz: Complete the Following Phrases...
This quiz will test your knowledge of some common phrases that we don't hear as much any more...
English Quiz: Can You Complete the Saying?
Improve Your English with This Brilliant Homonyms Test
Do you think that you've got what it takes to get 100% on this tricky English homonyms test? Find out here.
English Quiz: Find the Spelling For These Confusing Words
This quiz will ask you to spell some of the most confusing words in English. You'll be given two options for spelling each word, and may start really easy, but get a bit more challenging as you proceed - can you do it?
Do You Know What Speakers of Old English Called a Snake?
Kennings are a unique feature of English that goes all the way back to old Anglo Saxon epics and poems.
QUIZ: Are You a Master of English Grammar?
QUIZ: Can You Solve This Grammar Trivia Test?
English Vocab History: Few Can Pass This Vocabulary Quiz?
These 14 words have really strayed away from their original meaning, can you guess what words like 'girl' and 'clue' used to mean?
Language Quiz: Weird Words of the English Language
This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the weirdest words that you'll ever come across. Give it a try, and see how many you can get right!
Some Languages Are Humorous, But English Is Hilarious!
If you're a sucker for a good, honest, rib-tickling pun, we've got more than 20 of them here for you to giggle away at!
QUIZ: Take Our General English Quiz!
Are you feeling confident about your English skills today? Then let's have a go at it!
QUIZ: Complete These Classic English Phrases!
How many of these classic English proverbs do you know? Let's put you to the test...
Were You Aware of These English Language Mistakes?
Learn how to avoid some common English language mistakes by understanding some little-known truths.
English Really Needs a Translation for These Foreign Words
With so many words in the English vocabulary, we still as yet have to come up with a word to describe how we'd feel in these instances.
English Test: Can You Explain These Greek Words?
Choose the Greek root for the English words we ask about in this quiz.
The English Language Desperately Needs These German Words!
Take a look at these 21 incredibly powerful words that the English language desperately needs to adopt.
English Challenge: What Do These Old Words Mean?
For those of you who want to test their knowledge of Shakespearean English, we welcome you to try this quite challenging quiz.
Joke: The EU is Switching to Euro-English
This joke begins with a formal change to the language of the United Nations...
Funny Signs: These People Need an English Tutor
Translation mistakes never fail to make us laugh. Here are some of the most hilariously bad ones!
Care To Test Your Level of English Today?
Here's a fun English quiz that will take some vocabulary skills to ace!
The 10 Most Powerful Words in the English Language
Words have power! How do you use ten of the most powerful words in the English language?
14 English Oddities That Will Make You Laugh!
There are some pretty odd languages in the world, but surely nothing comes close to matching English's absurdities? Take a look at these oddities.
ENGLISH TEST: Can You Find the Right Word?
You will need to think of grammar, spelling and a bit of your own vocabulary to beat THIS English quiz!
11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know
English Quiz: Challenge Yourself With Our Homonym Test!
English Quiz: A Tom Swifty Punning Test!
Can you find the right word to make it a real Tom Swifty pun?
4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
Here are 4 incredibly interesting facts about English in the context of other languages
The English Samurai: The True History Behind 'Shogun'
In this article, we will look at the TRUE history behind the celebrated book Shogun.
What Features Are Missing From the English Language?
English is incredible, but what can it learn from other languages? What features do English speakers miss out on?
10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages
Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!
8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins
The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!
Pick the Right Plural in Our English Challenge
Can you pick the right plural 15 times?
Quiz: Test Your Memory and Your English Reading!
The following quiz tests not only your English understanding, but also your memory.
Language Quiz: Where Did These English Words Come From?
Do you know where the English words you use actually come from? This test is going to ask you to identify the root languages of common English words.
Can You Distinguish Between British & US English?
A lot of people find it hard to distinguish between American English and British English when reading and writing. Are you one of them?
Most People Fail This A Level English Vocabulary Quiz!
Do you think you have what it takes to pass an A Level English vocabulary quiz? Find out here!
If You Knew These English Facts You Must Be a Genius
Yeah, you are fluent in the English language, but do you really know that much about it? We bet we can surprise you with these language facts.
Enjoy the Works of English Landscape Artist John Constable
Enjoy these marvelous artworks of English landscape artist John Constable.
English Language Quiz: Pick the Correct Word!
This quiz asks you to pick between two words and decide which one is most suitable to complete the sentence correctly. Give it a try!
English Quiz: Can You Complete the Proverb?
Think you can complete these 12 English proverbs? We're rooting for ya!
15 Idioms From Overseas That Sound Hilarious in English
English is by far not the only language in the world with funny sayings. Just take a look at these 15 hilarious idioms from different languages around the world.
14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!
Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.
You'll Never Guess How These Brazilians Learn English.
A fantastic idea that helps two groups of people that benefit each other.
How Well Do You Think You Know English?
How good do you think your English is? Try this special English Quiz!
Test Yourself: Which English Word Should You Use?
Sheep or sheeps? Definitely or definately? Do YOU know which English word to use?
English Quiz: Ready for a Challenging Spelling Bee?
Are you ready for a challenging, tough, 21 question-long Spelling Bee?
Quiz: Care to Give Your English a Quick Challenge?
Are you prepared to test your English in three different areas?