A swear word is like a linguistic punch in the nose. Virtually every language and culture has them—and virtually every language and culture formally disapproves of them. But that doesn’t stop them ...

“He made a party to celebrate his son’s birthday.” These phrases might sound off to the ears of most English-speaking Americans In Miami, however, they’ve become part of the local parlance. According ...

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...

This word doesn't exist—or rather, it shouldn't. The correct word is simply "regardless," meaning "without regard to" or "despite." According to a survey of nearly 2,000 native English speakers, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever wondered where all the weird words in English come from? For example, when someone refers to the presence of small ...

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The English language is a treasure trove of words that not only sound beautiful but also convey complex, nuanced meanings. You may never have heard of them, let alone be able to pronounce them but ...