Grammar Writing advice from your favorite writers Your favorite writers have some advice for you. Scroll through these quotes to get your creative juices flowing so you can start (or finish) the story of your dreams.
History 17 bizarre hobbies you've never heard of Here are some bizarre hobbies with even more bizarre names to add to your list of what to do if you ever get really, really bored one weekend.
5 country names you're saying wrong When you learn a little bit about the language of a country and its proper name, you’re showing respect. Below are five countries with names that are often mispronounced by English speakers.
Trending 7 words to express thankfulness This Thanksgiving, we should try to express our gratitude beyond just saying thank you. Here are some words to help you expand your vocabulary and get closer to how you really feel about your family.
Grammar 10 homographs that will trip you up All homographs hold different meanings and the same spelling, but depending on their pronunciation, they’re either heteronyms or homonyms.
Trending 7 words you're definitely pronouncing wrong Here are ten commonly mispronounced words in English; some are older, some are new, and some are extremely British. Please enjoy!
Trending What do these Thanksgiving terms really mean? You might not be aware of the original meanings of some of these Thanksgiving traditions. Here are seven words that are intimately connected to the holiday.
Slang 5 texting etiquette rules you should know Do you ever find yourself not knowing what to say when someone texts you? How soon should you text them back? How many emojis should you use? Do you use an exclamation point? A period?
Grammar 5 writing rules that change across style guides A style guide is basically a glossary of rules to follow when writing. It establishes guidelines for how to write numbers, titles, addresses, punctuation, and anything else that could vary.
Trending 9 meteorological terms to better describe the weather You probably watch the weather report every day, but how much do you really know about what goes on in the atmosphere? Let's learn meteorological terms.
Grammar Bare infinitives are weird — here's why Infinitives are the basic forms of verbs. To sit, to eat, to think. But when the infinitive isn’t partnered with to, it’s called a bare infinitive.
Trending 5 fictional languages you can actually learn Did you know that you can learn languages that got their start in sci-fi or fantasy worlds? Maybe soon you’ll be writing your own fan fiction in the native language of your favorite mythical world.
Grammar Semicolons vs colons It would be nice to have a simple, well-rounded rule for using colons and semicolons, but alas, there isn’t one. Let's look at the rules for colons and semicolons.
Trending Your guide to point of view Point of view is more important to a piece of writing than you might think. Let’s look at some point of view (POV) tips to guide you and your narrator in the right direction.
History Esperanto — the World's attempt at an international language When you think of a made-up language, secret codes or children’s gibberish might come to mind. But take a look at Esperanto — a language created with the goal of bringing together international speakers under a common tongue.
Grammar Fewest vs. least If fewest and least mean the same thing, why can’t we use them the same way? Is there really any difference between them?
Trending 5 easy ways to improve your grammar Check out these five practical tips toward improving your grammar and your language skills.
Trending Beyond the rainbow — 8 colors you didn't know existed We’re going beyond turquoise, indigo, teal, magenta, and the like. Here are eight colors you’ve definitely seen, but never had a name for.
Trending The secrets of spelling bee champions Like any other goal, the key to a spelling bee championship is to make it a priority with time and by using all the resources available. Here's how last year's 8 champions did it.
Slang 10 British slang terms to adopt the next time you travel You may think you know English, but do you know British English? Scroll through these 10 slang terms that will have you sounding like a Brit the next time you travel across the pond.
Trending 7 words you haven’t used since college If you went to college you certainly used these words. Here are seven words you haven’t used since that bygone era.
History What’s the difference between a national language and an official language? What is a national language and an official language? They mean something very different for the linguistic identity of a country and its people.
History 9 words named after people Sure some people have buildings or bridges named after them, but what about actual words? Here are nine commonly used eponyms, and the famous folks behind the words.
Grammar 5 short abbreviations and their meanings There are lots of super common abbreviations that go way back to ancient Latin origins. Here’s what they are – and what they stand for.
Grammar What are irregular verbs? Irregular verbs. These grammar anomalies have been lurking under your nose for years, and we’re finally going to highlight what they are and how to spot ‘em.
