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11 irregular plural words that sound completely wrong – but aren’t
Our Language

Words that sound wrong – but aren’t

We all know the irregular plurals for mouse and goose, but what about beef? Check out these whacky irregular plurals and laugh yourself stupid.
16 of the most famous malapropism examples
Culture, Our Language

16 of the most famous malapropism examples

Do you tend to masseuse (er, misuse) your words in humorous ways? You've made a malapropism – and everyone from politicians to famous literature characters is guilty of errors like these.
These are the only ways you should be using a colon
Culture, Our Language

These are the only ways you should be using a colon

Here's a crash course in exactly when to use a colon. It’s good for a whole lot more than making the “eyes” of a smiley face emoticon, that’s for sure!
Can you pass this high school English quiz?
Culture, Our Language

Think you’re smart? But can you pass this high school English quiz?

Words can be a conundrum. We've been saving up these puzzling words for our most confident quiz takers.
20 words that make you instantly funnier
Our Language

20 words that make you instantly funnier

Cut the malarkey. A few seconds with these words, and you'll be the funniest slangwhanger in all the land.
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Our Language

Word Power: test your knowledge of Christmas words

You rarely encounter these Christmas words in everyday life, but you'll hear them sung in timeless carols during the holiday season. May this Word Power quiz strike the right note to put you in [...]
20 rebus puzzles that are almost impossible to solve
Culture, Our Language, Thought-provoking

20 rebus puzzles that are almost impossible to solve

You're going to need a lot of patience and a good eye to solve these tricky rebus puzzles. How fast can you decipher them all?
11 ways to improve your vocabulary in just one day
Our Language

Improve your vocabulary in just one day

The average English-speaking adult has a vocabulary ranging from 20,000-35,000 words. Here are 11 ways to make sure yours stacks up.
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Grammar rules you still have to follow on social media
Culture, Our Language

Grammar rules you should follow – even on social media

Grammar mistakes, spelling errors, misinterpreted tone and etiquette issues can leave you regretting hitting send on an email or pushing ‘post’ on social media.
18 words for things you never knew had a name
Our Language, Thought-provoking

What’s the name for that? 18 words for things you never knew had a name

Druplet, pip, tragus... these names and more are real words – whose meanings will surprise you.
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Our Language

How to be more articulate: 8 secrets to becoming a better speaker

Reciting a speech allows for preparation. But what about those people who sound rehearsed in everyday exchanges?
Our Language

Try these tricks the next time small talk becomes unbearable

Expert advice on how to upgrade endless chit-chat into a meaningful conversation.
Do you know what these acronyms stand for?
Our Language

Do you know what these acronyms stand for?

This Word Power quiz keeps it brief with a roundup of useful acronyms from the worlds of IT, HR and EMS, among others. Pronouncing them is as easy as ABC: Just recite the letters and you’ll be [...]
10 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary for 2023
Culture, Our Language

10 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary for 2023

From ‘agrivoltaics’ to ‘textspeak,’ these words are helping us articulate the strange beauty of modern life.
Grammar rules that changed in the last decade
Our Language

Grammar rules that changed in the last decade

Go ahead and split that infinitive! Here are the grammar rules that have changed in the past ten years.
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