Borrowed Words and Their Origins – Part Two
There are so many words in the English language that have been borrowed from other languages, here are a few of them.
Borrowed Words and Their Origins – Part One
There are so many words in the English language that have been borrowed from other languages, here are a few of them.
History of The English Language, Part Two
A brief history of this influential tongue.
History of The English Language, Part One
A Brief history of this influential tongue.
Metamessages: Meaning Behind The Words
Many conversational conflicts could be avoided if we are aware of what is really in our subconscious level.
Speaking in Sri Lankan Language Basics (Sinhalese)
Do you want to practice speaking in Sinhalese, the language for Sri Lanka? Well, here are some basic lessons to get you started.
A Shared Language – or Perhaps Not!
The other day while reading an article on Triond I was reminded that despite UK and USA sharing a language, we often do not share the same spelling and the meaning can differ significantly.
Spring Cleaning in The Fall: Removing The Junk From Our Minds
Keep your thoughts positive and your words will follow.
Classic Word Codes
In wars, people still had to communicate without the enemy knowing. How did they do it?
Names Behind Words: Some Common Terms From Some Uncommon People
In 1807 a four-volume Family Shakespeare was published in Bath, England. Family was part of the title because, as its anonymous editor explained, “those words and expressions are omitted that cannot with propriety be read aloud in a family.” In Macbeth, for example, “Out, damn’d spot!” ad become “Out, crimson spot!” and in Romeo and Juliet, the heroine speech declaring her love for her suitor was reduced to less than half its original length.
