These Words Don't Mean What You Think They Do...
25 Words That Started Out With a completely Different Meaning.
21 Fascinating Facts About Word Origins You Never Knew
Linguist Gareth Roberts provides some fascinating insights into the origins of different words.
Astounding! The Sound of 14 Ancient Languages of the World
Today, the languages of these mighty kingdoms are dead, but linguists reconstructed how they once sounded. Here is a reproduction of 14 such languages
What Languages Can Teach Us About Our Ancient Ancestors
Why do related languages grow apart, and how can we retrace their history?
Same Country, Different Name - The Story of Exonyms
Ever wonder why we call Germany, well, 'Germany,' but they refer to themselves as 'Deutschland?
Hilarious: If You Love English You'll Love These Puns!
We’ve collected 14 side-splitting jokes and puns that highlight common grammatical mistakes, contain clever twists on words, and more!
We Challenge You to Figure Out What These Messages Mean
These ridiculously funny linguistic fails will make you laugh.
Language vs Dialect - How Are They Different?
You've surely heard about the term "dialect" before. But have you ever considered how a language and a dialect differ?
This Is How Shakespeare’s Plays Were Meant to Be Performed
How Shakespeare's plays and sonnets were meant to be read, and why it matters
17 Terrific Charts to Expand Your General Knowledge
We have a treat for all lifelong learners. It’s a list of 17 charts that will enrich your knowledge in geography, nutrition, linguistics & anything in-between!
These Clever Pictures Illustrate Common GRAMMAR Conundrums
The world of English grammar is a confusing place where words that mean different things may be spelled or pronounced the same... Here are 15 examples
Where Did the Language of Hebrew Come From?
This video will explain the surprising and fascinating origin of this ancient language.
The Language Sounds We Could Be Using But Aren't
There are many more letters we could be using, but aren't...
5 of the Weirdest Languages On the Planet
Of the seven thousand languages that exist on our planet, these 5 are some of the most unique and outstanding!
Always Wanted to Sound Like You're British? Try This!
Always wanted to "try on" that coveted British pronunciation? Here's how to sound as British as the Queen herself!
Fascinating History - Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Who was the first modern Egyptologist to read a word of Ancient Egyptian and how did he do it? Click here to find out
Meet Jacques Bailly - the King of the Spelling Bee
Meet Jacques Bailly, the official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Amazing - Woman Switches Between 21 American Accents!
Amy Walker is an accent coach, and in this amazing video, she showcases the variety of American regional accents by performing 21 of them herself in 6 minutes!
Fascinating - the Evolution of the Alphabet
Have you wondered how the letters we now identify with English came to be? Where did they come from?
The Fascinating World of British Accents
There's a multitude of fascinating accents on the British Isles! Here are 20 of the most interesting ones.
Is This Really How These Famous People Talked?
Mimicking an accent can be difficult. Watch this expert analyze 17 actors who played real-life characters. Did they nail it or not?
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.
How Come Humans are The Only Species To Have Language?
Language allows us to express an unlimited number of things, and humans are the only species capable of it. How did all came to be?
22 Of the Funniest Language Jokes and Puns
Time for some humor! Enjoy these 22 grammar puns & jokes.
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
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