The Serbian Things I Didn’t Understand Until I Grew Up
Author: Milanka Sulejic When I was a kid, I thought my family was weird.Not bad weird.Just… Serbian weird.I didn't have the vocabulary for it then. I only knew that other…
7 Everyday English Words Coined by Coleridge
Of all the concepts associated with English Romantic poetry, romance has the least to do with it.
These 7 English & American Authors Made It Okay to Break Grammar Rules
In the era of so-called ’grammar nazis’ it is mitigating to know that many of our ultimate writing role models committed some serious grammar crimes and were even proud about…
20+ English Sayings whose Origins you Didn’t Know
Idioms and sayings are first-class tools for ornamenting your everyday language. However, most of us simply learn them by heart, not thinking too much about the actual meaning and its…
Humour and linguistics
Breaking of linguistic conventions and rules may seem strange in serious contexts such as court and religious situations, but the truth is that the informal conversation lends itself to verbal…
Do women really talk more?
The myth that women talk too much should be debunked? What do you think, my dear ladies? Personally, I think that this persistent myth should not be kept alive. So,…
The Influence of Shakespeare on the English Language
Shakespeare or the Bard of Avon renowned for his literary works made profound impact on the development of the contemporary English language. His works serve as a reference for any…