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How many ways can you pronounce the letter C?
How many ways can you pronounce the letter C? It all depends on the vowels and consonants you pair with it.
Jennifer Freeman
Slang
Use these old-fashioned phrases to describe the weather
The next time you’re making small talk with a coworker, here are some classic weather-related expressions to sprinkle into the conversation.
Grammar
When it’s OK to use a double negative
Many of us grew up learning rigid grammar rules, and chief among them was the double negative. You couldn’t use them under any circumstance, and if you did, you’d get your parent making a joke like, “oh, you actually do want more broccoli?” We’re here to tell
History
What is a 'schwa'?
Schwa is more than just a fun word to say. It’s that upside-down “e” you've seen in the dictionary, squeezed into the string of phonetic symbols. But if you’re not a linguistic student, that schwa might not mean much to you. We’re here to
Grammar
When is a proper noun proper?
There are a number of categories of proper nouns, including brand names, organizations, publications, buildings, course names, historical periods, and even languages or nationalities.
History
Color outside the lines with these colorful idioms
Many hues of the rainbow have worked their way into common idioms and sayings. Read on to discover the veritable ROY G BIV of fun ways to paint with all the colors of the English language.
Grammar
How to make your point with a one-word sentence
Here are some words that work perfectly fine on their own as a complete sentence – with a bit of conversational or situational context, of course.
Slang
Show me the receipts and other idioms for 2020
In the age of the internet, new idioms spring up all the time, and you might be surprised at how many you know (even if you wish you didn’t).
Slang
Canadian slang to bring across the border
Brush up on your Canadian slang so you know exactly what our northern neighbors are talking aboot.
Blog
Show off your knowledge with this word-related trivia
There are some hidden fun facts in the words you use every day. Feel free to flex your linguistic chops with this word trivia the next time you’re stuck for an ice breaker.
Slang
Modern Love: Relationship language in 2020
Relationships are confusing enough, but let's try to clear up some of the most confusing modern language in relationships.
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Embrace the art of writing in 2020
Get back to basics and embrace writing – in formats digital and traditional – for the upcoming year.