America
The United States Of Accents: Native American English
In this edition of United States of Accents, we talk about Native American English, or the Reservation Accent, and where it might have come from.
The United States Of Accents: New England English
If you hear “New England Accent” and think Boston: well, not exactly.
Should You Smile In Other Countries?
Your big, doofy American grin might not win you any favors in certain countries.
The United States Of Accents: Pacific Northwest English
In this installment, we’re exploring the elusive but definitely real Pacific Northwest accent.
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The 4th Of July
Odds are pretty good you’ll be eating a hot dog on the 4th. And we say that due to a statistical grounding in 4th of July facts.
The United States Of Accents: High Tider
In this edition, we talk about High Tider, which is considered the last existing British accent in the United States.
How One Man Created A Written Language From Scratch
Sequoyah had never been taught to read a language before, and yet he created the Cherokee written language completely on his own.
Why Are Americans So Obsessed With American Culture?
Every country is obsessed with itself at least a little, and the United States is no exception.
7 Traditions Meghan Markle Will Need To Learn About British Culture
Meghan Markle will soon join the most famous British family in the world. Luckily, we have a pre-royal wedding primer on the cultural traditions she will need to learn in her new home.
The United States Of Accents: Midwestern American English
In this edition of the United States of Accents, we look at the varied dialects of the Midwest, which definitely do not sound like ‘Fargo.’
How To Talk About Mental Health In 6 Different Languages
‘Self-care’ has become a major buzzword in the U.S. amid a burgeoning movement to destigmatize mental illness. Do other cultures discuss mental health as openly?
How To Flirt With An American
So you know some words — but can you charm a foreigner? In this series, we’ll examine the unspoken language of love and how it varies around the world.
Around The World In 19 Cups Of Tea
What’s the tea on tea in other countries? Here’s a look at how 19 nations take their tea.
The United States of Accents: Southern American English
What is the Southern accent? Where did it come from? Why are we calling it Southern American English? All this and more are answered in this installment of the United States of Accents.