Grammar
What’s that sound? Fun with onomatopoeia
Bang, pow, pop! These are examples of onomatopoeia. If you need a refresher from elementary school, onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound.
Jennifer Freeman
Grammar
Mind your P’s — Peak/peek/pique
Let's look at homophones. Have we piqued your interest? Here's a peek at how to differentiate between peak, peek, and pique.
Grammar
Isn’t it ironic? How to use the forms of irony
What is irony? It takes many forms. Do you know when to use irony and how to use the different types?
Slang
Are you a shutterbug or a dough puncher?
What’s your passion? Are you a skilled chef or do you love sketching landscapes? Here's some inspiration for a new hobby.
Trending
How to write a resume without a lot of job experience
If you’re heading into the job market for the first time, write a top-notch resume to land a career you love, even without experience.
History
Stretch it out with the longest words in the English language
We’ve got a handy guide to some of the most sesquipedalian (that means long) words, outside of the fields of science and medicine.
Slang
The GIF debate — What’s the big deal?
Want to stir up the conversation at your next dinner party? Skip the usual hot button topics like religion and politics, and try asking people how they pronounce GIF.
History
Sorting the witches from the wizards
If you’re pining for a Hogwarts letter, this one’s for you. Prepare to become spellbound as you learn about these magical terms and what applies to whom.
Slang
A sweater by any other name: clothing names across the world
Brush up on these slang clothing names and terms so you’re always dressed appropriately, wherever your travels may take you.
Trending
Japanese words and phrases you won’t find in English
Brush up on your Japanese, and try adopting one of these sonorous expressions into your everyday lexicon.
Blog
Well, here’s how to cut out those pesky filler words
Um, uh, like, so. No one is immune to the trap of filler words. It’s time to train yourself to cut out the filler words and embrace silence.
Blog
Did you know these lines came from Hollywood?
Do you know these lines from Hollywood's favorite movies? Challenge yourself to see how many of these classic movie quotes you can remember.