Mastering English idioms is more than just memorising funny phrases—it’s about sounding natural and fluent. Research shows ...

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

Read about the longest English word without a vowel, Rhythm. Learn its meaning, origin, pronunciation, and examples of other ...

The English language is no exception. With roots in many other world languages, English includes a number of spelling, grammar and pronunciation rules that seem to contradict one another ― in addition ...

Ever wonder what your dog is trying to say? Well, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is aiming to turn barks, howls and whimpers of man's best friend into intelligible speech—a kind of ...

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The L.A. connection: Much of the main cast of the English-dubbed version of the film is based in Los Angeles, and none ...

Infinity Castle came out this summer in Japan (and this September in the U.S.) and is now the highest-grossing anime movie of ...

Discover the meaning of “language deprivation” and why accessible language exposure for children born deaf or hard of hearing is important.

The English language is full of oddities, but some words sound so absurd you’d swear someone made them up after one too many pints. However, they’re real, many with histories stretching back centuries ...