Etymology

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

Emily Taylor

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

What’s The Deal With Numbers? Counting Systems in Different Languages

Siobhan Wood

Four-Twenty and Nineteen Problems… But French Numbers Ain’t One! Read More >>

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

Siobhan Wood

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 >>

Word Nerd: Uplifting Words to Weather Stressful Times

Emily Taylor

Origins of the Words of Encouragement and Strength We Need Right Now This time on Word Nerd I want to focus on some encouraging words that have been helping me weather this strange time so many of us are sharing. Read More >>

The Origins and Definition of Pandemic Related Words

Emily Taylor

Word Nerd - Corona Virus Edition This time on Word Nerd, I wanted to explore the origins of some of the words we’ve been hearing in the news during this unprecedented time on our planet. Read More >>

The Irish Language – The History and Quirks of Gaeilge

Emily Taylor

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

Words for Love Around the World – The Linguistics of Love

Emily Taylor

How to Say "I Love You" in Different Languages - Word Nerd Series Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching here in the States, today on Word Nerd we're going to dive into the words for love in different languages. Read More >>