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From Quills to Keyboards: The Evolution of English Writing

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Our story begins in a time much different from our own; a period when English writing was a privilege of the educated and the clergy, [Read More…]

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Etymology Literature Linguistics English

Polysemy in English: The Complexity of Word Meanings

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Language is a fascinating and complex system of communication that is as diverse as the human race itself. It serves as a window into the [Read More…]

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Pronunciation Linguistics English Etymology Spelling

Why Are Many English Words Spelled Differently Than They Are Pronounced?

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English is a peculiar language in many ways, and one of its most baffling features is the inconsistency between pronunciation and spelling. It often leaves [Read More…]

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English Politics History

Language Stories: “Up With This, I Will Not Put”

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This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Language Stories

In the annals of linguistic anecdotes, few stories are as enduring, entertaining or illuminating as the exchange attributed to the irrepressible Sir Winston Churchill about [Read More…]

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Native American Languages English

The Influence of Native American Languages on Modern English

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The American continent, before European contact, was home to hundreds of tribes speaking over a thousand languages, each reflecting a unique blend of culture, worldview, [Read More…]

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