Slang Loaded words: influencer What really is an influencer? It is portrayed as the occupation of a growing number of people who spend their time doing something they love, and showing these activities to the world through social media.
Trending 8 terms only musicians understand The adopted language of musical instruction is Italian, so it might be appropriate to rename this article “8 terms only musicians and possibly Italians understand.”
Trending The weird origins behind these celebrity baby names When having a baby, parents have the privilege of choosing any name they want.
Slang 10 times politicians failed at using slang When it comes to politicians attempting to use memes and slang, it doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you’re on; it’s almost guaranteed to be a fail.
Grammar To em dash or not to em dash? So you know how to use commas, apostrophes, quotation and exclamation marks. Let’s talk about some graduate level punctuation — the em dash.
Slang Try saying these 10 words without giggling The English language is full of surprises. There are twists and tricks wherever you look – which is why it is a particularly difficult language to learn as a foreign speaker.
Slang 1920s slang we need to bring back in 2020!!??!! With the 2020s on their way, it’s time to bring back some of the colorful terminology with us into this century’s roaring ’20s.
Slang What does it mean to be "Adulting"? Being an adult is harder than anyone expected. Enter the word "adulting."
Grammar Do commas even have rules? Commas are one of the most commonly used punctuation tools. Sadly, they are also one of the most misused.
Grammar Seriously, when do you actually use “whom”? In the English-speaking world, the who vs. whom debate is one of the greatest language conundrums. Do you know the rule?
Trending 15 mouth-watering food terms that are catching on in 2019 If you want to stay ahead of the food trends, here’s a handy guide to what’s happening in the world of haute cuisine.
History 15 words English took from other languages Here are some of the most common words or phrases you probably use that actually got their start in another language.
Slang 15 things Americans say that other countries don’t understand Whether you’re visiting the United States or just wondering what phrases you use might not be understood abroad, here’s a guide to some unique Americanisms.
Trending Good luck spelling these 7 professions The next time you’re scrolling through LinkedIn profiles, you may want to bring a dictionary.