English

If you’re the kind of person who complains about the modern use of “literally,” this article isn’t for you.

You’d have to plug your ears, wear an eye mask and enforce a complete media ban to avoid the controversy about gender-neutral language. But is it important? And does English have an advantage compared to other languages?

The New Zealand and Australian accent are close, but mistaking one for the other is a big faux pas. Here’s how to keep them straight.

English is as capable as any language of communicating complex ideas. But there’s still plenty of stuff that’s impossible for the language to do.

See how far you get in our medley of marvelous menageries.

We’ll also cover subject and object pronouns, as well as a quick look at word order.

You might have heard “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but there are many other eco-friendly terms you’ll need to know to help the planet.

Canadian English has lots in common with American English, but there are a few words Canadians use that might throw you off.

Shakespeare didn’t just contribute substantially to many a school’s required reading list — he also left an indelible mark on the English language. Who are some other writers who had a foundational impact on their language?

These 7 countries are home to almost a third of the world’s languages! And which country is the most multilingual on Earth? Here’s a hint: its entire population is the size of New York City’s!

What comes to mind when you think of the word “Carnival?” Colorful ferris wheels, rickety tilt-a-whirls and rigged midway games? Internationally, “Carnival” has a very different meaning. Here’s your guide to the western world’s favorite week of debauched fun.

Most countries have an official language, but what purpose do these languages really serve?