15 of the Most Endangered Languages in the World
There are more than 7,000 living languages in the world, but UNESCO predicts more than half will be extinct by...
14 Grammar Myths Your English Teacher Lied to You About
Your English teacher would probably be mortified, but you can safely ignore these grammar "rules."
Finally! Here’s When to Use “E.g.” Versus “I.e.”
We’re all guilty of making this mistake.
14 Secret Code Words You’re Not Meant to Know
These phrases are meant to sound like random letters and numbers, but in certain situations, they can be signs of...
Here’s Where Your Favorite Slang Words Actually Came From
Love them or hate them, slang words help us express emotions for which no words otherwise exist. But where do...
This Is the Most Commonly Misspelled Word on Job Resumes
You can't rely on spell check to catch this one.
18 Foreign Words That Sound Rude in English
You may not want to use these words in polite company until you know what they mean.
17 Memory Tricks for the Most Commonly Misspelled Words
Use these memory tips and tricks to help you conquer those hard-to-spell words!
9 Fake Words That Actually Ended Up in the Dictionary
Even dictionary editors make mistakes sometimes.
6 Common Holiday Card Grammar Mistakes to Avoid
Tip number one: Keep those apostrophes in check!
30 Hilarious Made Up Words You’ll Want to Start Using
Just remember, people might not understand you if you start using these.
Here Is Every “Word of the Year” Since 2000
To qualify as a potential “word of the year,” terms must be newly popular, widely used, and reflective of regular...
17 Famous Company Names You’re Actually Pronouncing All Wrong
Most businesses could not care less how you say their name as long as you spell your name correctly on...
The Real Reason Brits and Americans Spell “Color” Differently
Hint: It has to do with the American Revolution.
17 Common Food Names You Probably Pronounce Wrong
Fact: 100 percent of people pronounce "sriracha" wrong.
14 American Sayings That Don’t Make Sense Outside the United States
When are cows coming home? And you want my what?! You never realized how silly these sayings sound to people...
16 Everyday Phrases with Surprisingly Dark Origins
They say the devil is in the details...
13 Everyday Abbreviations and Where They Came From
We use these abbreviations all the time without realizing what they mean (and that some of them actually don't even...
11 International Idioms That Sound Downright Hilarious in English
If you think English idioms sound weird, try wrapping your mind around these strange phrases from other countries.
9 Spelling and Grammar Mistakes Spell Check Won’t Catch
There are some human errors that only humans can catch.
10 Trendy Words You Throw Around But Probably Don’t Understand
Who's not a woke, dystopian dotard these days? Not sure what that means? You're far from alone. Here's a round-up...
20 Hard Words to Pronounce That Even Get Language Buffs Tongue-Tied
From açaí to otorhinolaryngologist, these are some of the toughest words to spit out correctly. Ain't language grand?
10 Ways You’re Still Using Apostrophes Wrong
Its or it's? 70's or 70s? Here's how to tell.
11 Words and Phrases That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do
Prepare to have your mind blown: Here are just a few of the misleading names we commonly use for foods,...
There Used to Be Six More Letters in the English Alphabet!
You thought you knew your ABCs, but our alphabet used to have a total of 32 letters instead of the...
7 Common Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think
"Outlaw," "scan," and "irregardless"... you're using them all wrong.
15 Common Words That Used To Mean Completely Different Things
There was a time when 'Girl' meant 'Boy,' 'Bully' meant 'Sweetheart,' and 'Fizzle' meant 'Fart.' Let's return there together.
22 Words and Phrases You Had No Clue Originated in the Military
The term "feeling blue" originated in the Navy. Who knew?
16 Spelling Rules You Should Have Memorized
If you've been tripped up by "embarrassed," "necessary," or "rhythm," you're not alone. Use these tips to never misspell these...
