Local author Elaine Soloway reflects on her family's humble beginnings in Chicago after emigrating from Russia about 100 years ago.

A discussion of the different ways American and British English pronounce loanwords from other languages.

Mary Vinson, the artist and author born without a name, didn't learn how to read or write until she was in her 50s.

A study by Ohio State researchers found that Ohioans’ perceptions of accents in different regions of the state do not always ...

The study, published earlier this month in the Journal of Sociolinguistics, suggests a strong cultural component to how ...

The study, published earlier this month in the Journal of Sociolinguistics, suggests a strong cultural component to how ...

How do you tell if someone has a particular accent? It might seem obvious: You hear someone pronounce words in a way that is different from 'normal' and connect it to other people from a specific ...

Davis, who is known for fantasy film Willow and the Harry Potter movies, received the award for his performing and advocacy ...

The proliferation of "y'all" points to a global cultural shift toward more inclusive language and merging traditions.

Donald Trump snapped at an Indian reporter during a press conference with Narendra Modi after he struggled to understand his ...

Jeanine Pirro “didn’t get” Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show — or apparently how to properly pronounce words. On ...