English Linguistics

20 Maps That Show How Americans Speak English Totally Differently From One Another.

One of the things that make the United States special is its diverse and varied linguistic background. You might think people speak the same English you and I know, but that’s not actually the case. The number of different accents spoken in the US and the degree of lexical variation are just fascinating. Language variation […]

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77 Common Latin Words and Phrases Used in English That You Should Know.

It’s guaranteed that you have or will run into some of these Latin terms in anything including the lightest reading. That’s because they’re everywhere. In newspapers, textbooks, manuals, et cetera. They are used in, inter alia, academic writing, text messaging, and, quite extensively, law documents. So, they are, ipso facto, very important to know. Ergo, we thought it’s a

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French Woman Claims English is a “Simple” Language, Gets Schooled By Linguists.

When you study linguistics, a pivotal realization emerges – the absence of linguistic hierarchy. No language inherently dominates another, and intellect is not divided along linguistic lines. The ability for language is universally inherent in the overwhelming majority of humanity, and our proficiency in our native tongues does not serve as a gauge for intelligence.

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33 Examples That Show How Confusing the English Language is.

The English language, with its rich tapestry of influences from Latin, Germanic, French, and countless other sources, presents a beguiling paradox to both native speakers and learners alike. Its intricate web of irregular spellings, nuanced grammar rules, and homophones that sound the same but have entirely different meanings can confound even the most astute minds.

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Percentage Of People Who Can Hold a Conversation in English in Europe by Country.

While most of the world’s population speaks some English today, a small portion can hold a full-fledged conversation in English. This is particularly true of the European continent. One very common misconception is that Europeans are good at speaking English. This is not true, however. While some countries excel at speaking English, especially in Northern

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