The English Language

This article introduces some gender-neutral, singular pronouns that can help enhance our writing. Use them and help our language grow. Even words can be gender neutral and inclusive.

Some sayings can be understood simply by hearing their phrasing, with or without context. Others have outgrown the obviousness of their humble beginnings. Still others have outdated cultural or geographical relevance. In any event, here are ten phrases that no longer make any sense.

Still tryin' to be the next Bob Dylan. My fingers try hard and they're willin'; - but it seems with every single verse, my prose keeps gettin' worse!

When it is used as a verb, alleviate means to lessen the effect of something or make it more tolerable.

One of the most popular phrases of our time is “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” This statement applies to many situations in our lives, but what does it really mean? I will attempt to explain the meaning behind this saying and apply it to real-life applications.

There are plenty of resources online that offer tips and tricks on how to improve your English speaking skills. But with all the different advice out there, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are 10 tips that’ll help you improve your ability to speak English more fluently.

passion so desire, price so huge

Swelled or Swollen: Which is Correct? The past tense of swell is swelled. The past participle of swell is swollen. Swollen can also be used as an adjective.

DNA IN OUR LIVES

This article compiled a list of entertainers that met their unfortunate death while production was still going on for their movies, it took three weeks of research to get the unique stories behind their deaths, and I hope you enjoy this Article.

There are so many people around the world who are willing to learn English. This is an article describing some of the many proven ways to learn English.

As far as capital punishment is concerned, hanging was known as one of the most common methods of execution. Many are victims to hanging, but the unbelievable part is someone actually surviving the gallows. Well, here are few of them that actually survived their execution.

Ahead are rarely used, but beautiful words found in the English language. They are listed in no specific order. However, these words either evoke a pleasant feeling, or have a pleasant sound to them.

Written about the English language that most of us speak on a daily basis and love, this article is written about where it comes from and about how the language became what it is today.

This article explores the effects of using the mother tongue in the process of teaching and learning English language and also the subject matter.

This article centers on the basis if effective methods to teach vocabulary.

Etymology means 'history of the word.' The English language is now a global vehicle mainly because of English rule and the fact that it adopted Folk Etymology i.e assimilation of words from other languages making it richer and acceptable.

The common theme of these two poems is the English language. One highlights the complexity of English and the other features one particular literary device or figure of speech - "the oxymoron."

A spoonerism, which is a slip of the tongue, and other transpositions between words and within a word can negatively affect the message a person intends to convey. This article describes some famous spoonerisms and common transpositions and gives tips on how to avoid them.

"Cool" at face value seems such an innocuous little word. But did you realize that it has so many meanings and interpretations? This article delves into the nuances of "cool" within English idioms and phrases. "Cool" really is the Coolest word.

Space, often referred to as the final frontier, is a frontier that humankind has just started to explore. Yet, 60 years since we first left our atmosphere, new idioms have already been added to the English language.

Music. A powerful force in people’s lives. It enhances our mood, expresses our feelings, and brings harmony and shared emotions to its audience. Little wonder then that music-related idioms have rippled through our language and form part of everyday speech.

Work. A four-letter word to some. The core purpose of our lives to others. It is hardly surprising then that this seemingly innocuous little word lies at the heart of so many English idioms and phrases.

English and its idealogies

Have you heard of the saying: "time waits for no man?" Yes? Then bearing this in mind, let's get started on these idioms and phrases that express the concept of time on our daily lives.

Birds have ruled the skies above us for millennia. Over time, each specie has developed its unique adaptations—the fantastic variety of form and behavior contributing a rich source of expression to the English language.

Germanic branch of Indo European family of languages has three special characteristics which are unique. This article explains these features in terms of Grimm's Law, Verner's Law, Stress Shift and regularization of tense system. A must-read for students of Philology

What is Indo-European family of language? How is it relevant to evolution of English language? This article explains about the features and different classifications of Indo-European family of languages which is essential for the students of philology.

Aside from American and British English, numerous other types of English are spoken around the world, one of which is Philippine English.

This blog essays about the introvert peoples and their nature.

This lesson will focus on reading and understanding innovative poetry.

While it is possible to converse in English without the use of idioms, the Second Language Learner (S.S.L.) will be at a disadvantage without some understanding of this literary term’s purpose and use. This article explains what idioms are and the functions they serve in the English language.

Have you heard about a phrase "up the creek without a paddle?" And when you are in trouble that even you cannot escape with it.

Hands feature in so many English idioms. See how many you remember if English is your first language. Those learning English as a second language will learn something new here.

English language is very complex & even if spoken as their home language people sometimes have difficulty finding the right words or phrases. Styles of speech are changing with the times, and new communities bring their own vernacular to vary and enrich the language.

Anemoia is a little-known word for a well-known phenomenon. Why does it occur, though, and how can we wield it?

The article outlines how the need for creative invention in literature manifests lexically through the development of word-formation techniques. More specifically, it talks about the influence of Shakespeare on english language word-formation through the techniques of derivation, compounding, etc...

Cool sounding words by themselves are not all that remarkable, but combine them to create a name for a business, song or title... and you have gold.

Writing a dictionary can seem to be a humanly impossible task if one looks at the size, volume and information that goes into one. Not to mention, the meticulous structuring and detailing. However, there were individuals who dedicated, single-minded and almost single-handed, their lives to this task

In English grammar a verb should agree with its subject in number and person.Thus if the subject is singular, the verb should be singular; and if the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural.

50 expressions and idioms that draw their message from societies use and dependence on the motor car.