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Dialects

The Traditional Languages and Dialects of the British Isles

Four nations, each one a composite of several ancient kingdoms, composed of different people, have a complex linguistic history.

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Meaning of Words

The Color Blue: What Does It Mean And Symbolize?

What is the meaning of color blue? How can it be is so rare and abundant at the same time?

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Duolingo - Learn A New Language Easily And Entirely Free

What is Duolingo? It's a website that's completely free of charge and provides you with an astonishingly easy way to learn a new language at a pace that you find convenient!

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Words We Should Use More Often in the United States

It is funny how phrases or words go in and out of style for no real reason. I argue there are some words that are so great, we need to bring them back.

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Why is the Cockpit of an Airplane Called a 'Cockpit'?

What does flying a plane have to do with fighting cockerels? How did the word cockpit come to be used in aviation?

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Slang

Why I Loathe ‘LOL’

I hate, loathe and despise the word, if it can be called a word, LOL. A little harsh, you say?

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WTF? OED Adds Textspeak To the Dictionary

Inclusions to the dictionary have sparked controversy and some have begun to question if language change is good.

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Japanese Expressions You Have Never Heard Before

Want to learn more about nice/strange/original Japanese expressions? Here is a selection of them.

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Meaning of Words

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Meaning

So what is really the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious meaning anyway? I'm sure you've heard this at least once and might even say it with a singing tone, but what does it mean?

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Learning a Language with Technology

I have tried many times to learn a language. I would study diligently for a few days, but then forget to study or give up. Modern technology has made a huge difference.

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Learn To Speak The Klingon Language - The Fascinating History, Inception, Use Of Klingon And MORE

So you want to speak Klingon? You're in luck, We've Got Your Fix Here

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English Phrases and Their Origins

Have you ever wondered about the origins of some of our common - and not so common - English phrases?

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Fry’s Planet Word, Another Nice Stephen Fry Project

Fry’s Planet Word is a five-part series on language and storytelling written and presented by Stephen Fry.

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Is Yiddish a Dead Language?

In the 1890s, Jews fled Russian areas of Eastern Europe, settling in New York's East Side. They spoke Yiddish, a vibrant language which they fought to keep alive. Did they succeed?

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Dialects

Cockney Rhyming Slang

What is Cockney Rhyming Slang and where did it originate? It's an interesting topic, especially for those of us that live in London or visit London. Read on for more information.

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Slang

8 Grammar and Usage Errors that Fire Me Up

All those grammar faux pas that bring out the grammar nazi in me.

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Reasons to Learn Spanish as a Second Language with How to Guide

Discover some of the benefits of being bilingual and learn some good ways to learn Spanish as a second language.

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Resources for Learning Spanish Free Online

Resources for learning Spanish online, including free interactive game-like subjects, free radio to listen to, YouTube videos, and advice.

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