Recognising signpost words and anticipating what the speaker will say are important skills for the IELTS Listening Test. This episode and the accompanying Study Notes and Activity Sheet provide ...

The English language is a treasure trove of words that not only sound beautiful but also convey complex, nuanced meanings.

Browse through a gluppity-glup Dr. Seuss book or the frabjous poetry of Lewis Carroll and you’ll find words that are simply funny, regardless of their meaning or context. So why are some words ...

Toronto, Nov 28 (PTI) Upchuck, wriggly, yaps, giggle, guffaw, puffball, and jiggly are among the top 10 funniest words in the English language, according to a study. Researchers from the University of ...

In May 1993, Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist Haddaway posed a crucial query to the world: “What is love?” Haddaway asked his question in English, but he received a range of responses—in part, ...

Download the official SOF IEO Sample Papers 2025-26 PDF for the International English Olympiad. Master the latest IEO ...

Do you know the difference between 'astronomy' and 'astrology'? Have you ever visited 'an observatory'? Let's learn about words related to the study of the sky and space! Kirsten Banks, an astronomy ...

A massive language study, spanning Google Books, Twitter, popular songs lyrics and The New York Times, has found that English tends to look on the bright side of things. Positive words outnumber the ...

University of Vermont mathematicians analyze billions of words in literature, music, and even Twitter, and find that happiness is a constant. METHODOLOGY: To verify their findings and check if English ...