English

Language is a Powerful Tool The vocabulary that makes up our communication systems is so diverse and versatile that it is capable of conveying any and every concept using a spectrum of nuances. Read More >>

What Part of No Don’t You Understand? Origins of the Word “No”

The Etymology & Origins of the Word "No" Around the World Every language has a word for it. Read More >>

Order From Tragedy: Roget and The Origin Of The First Thesaurus

Beautiful Tools Borne Out of Less Beautiful Circumstances - Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869) Peter Mark Roget was a remarkable man. Read More >>

Use and Abuse of the Word Literally – A Crisis of Language?

How the Term 'Literally' has Changed Over Time “That chili was so hot it literally blew my head off” “She literally flew off the handle” “That person literally makes my blood boil” Literally. Read More >>

What Are World Englishes?

Lingua Franca - Why English is the Global Language Picture an English speaker. Read More >>

Talk Like a Brit With Our Favorite British Slang Words

Vanessa Gibbs

UK Slang Terms You Should Start Using Ever wondered what the difference is between US and UK English? Read More >>

Where Do Accents Come From?

The Birth of a New Accent - Antarctic English Accents are truly fascinating. Read More >>

The 10 Best Travel Books to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

Vanessa Gibbs

Top Travel Books for Your Summer Staycation Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean the wanderlust goes away. Read More >>

Give Us Liberty or Give Us…Language? Why the U.S. Doesn’t Have an Official Language

From the First 4th of July to Now: Why the U.S. Read More >>

Words for Father Around the World

How to Say Dad in Different Languages Father’s Day is approaching, so this week on Word Nerd I thought it would be fun to explore the various words for father in languages from around the world. Read More >>

How to Say Grandmother in Different Languages

What is Your Word for Grandmother? Read More >>

The Irish Language – The History and Quirks of Gaeilge

Learn & Listen to the Irish Language (Gaeilge) Well, it’s March, and you know what that means! Read More >>

English-German Cognates – Common English Words Derived From German

37 Everyday English Words that Came From German (& Why) Did you know that the first dictionary of the English-language was published in 1604? Read More >>

Is Slang Destroying the English Language?

Erin Donnelly

Is Slang Bad and Does Slang Ruin Language? Read More >>

French Influence on the English Language: 32 Words You Didn’t Know Were French (and Why)

Uncover the Story Behind These 32 Cognates English Words Borrowed From French Ever notice the French influence on the English language and wonder... Read More >>

Top 15 Digital Nomad Destinations for Language Nerds

With 50% of the U.S. Read More >>

Miami Food Tour Part 2 – Learn Spanish Through Food