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10 words that will immediately make you sound old
Our Language, Thought-provoking, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

10 words that will immediately make you sound old

Thanks to technology and the rise of social media, the English language is changing faster than ever. Want to close the generational gap? You’ll need to strike some of these out-of-date words [...]
The most misused word in the English language
Humour, Our Language

The most misused word in the English language

It's literally the opposite of what you'd expect.
5 Power Words to Instantly Get What You Want
Inspirational, Our Language, Work

5 Power Words to Instantly Get What You Want

Trying to persuade a boss, a client, or even a family member to take your advice? These five words will help you get your way – guaranteed.
Why Do We Remember False Information?
Our Language, Science/Technology, Thought-provoking

Why Do We Remember False Information?

This phenomenon could explain why myths like “vaccines cause autism” and “fat in food is bad” stick around.
The Great Forgetting
Mental Health, Our Language, Science/Technology

The Great Forgetting

The mechanics of memory remain mysterious – but new infant studies could hold the key.
Living Language: Let It Go
Our Language

Living Language: Let It Go

We get very attached to the rules in English. Sometimes they help, sometimes they hinder, and sometimes you just need to take a lead from Elsa and Let It Go, writes Donyale Harrison.
Living Language: Sounds Like
Our Language

Living Language: Sounds Like

They’re the words that put the whizz bang into our language, writes Donyale Harrison.
Living Language: The Nay Sayers
Our Language

Living Language: The Nay Sayers

Donyale Harrison makes a combobulated argument in favour of couth, crepant and ept.
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Cuss Words for the Classy
Our Language

Cuss Words for the Classy

Columnist Nury Vittachi prefers his profanities to be articulated in Latin.
Living Language: U.S. and the Rest of Us
Our Language

Living Language: U.S. and the Rest of Us

It’s the “other” English that both enriches and confuses the language. But Americans aren’t just out to be contrary, writes Donyale Harrison.
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