Most Interesting Linguistic Phenomena
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Exclamation Marks Are Needlessly Controversial
It’s time for the misogynistic taboo against the mark to finally end.…
Stop Weaponizing AAVE
AAVE has not only been stolen and absorbed into mainstream slang, but also used against the African American community in political rhetoric.…
Great Ways To Enhance Your English-Speaking Skills If You’re Not a Native Speaker
There’s always room for improvement.…
4 Easy Steps To Help You Conquer Receptive Bilingualism
For many children of immigrants, they can understand their parents' language but they can't speak it. Although it may seem daunting at first, learning it is worth the effort.…
‘Wordslut’ Teaches Us How We Can Change the World Through Language
Amanda Montell’s 2019 book examines how adjusting the words that we use can alter how gender and sexuality are considered in today's society — for the better.…
Emojis Are a Legitimate Part of Modern Day Language
The digital symbols have had a huge impact on the way we communicate, whether we like it or not.…
Watch These 5 Movies to Help Learn the English Language Better
Movies can provide non-native speakers an easy and entertaining way to learn English.…
The Surprising Etymology Behind 13 of Your Favorite Words
From ‘jumbo’ to ‘yas,’ a brief history of how the English language has brought us to where we are now. …