The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?

Adaptable clichés called "snowclones" are EVERYWHERE on the internet. We use them for memes, inside jokes, to show our membership of the group. But they weren't invented online. In fact, they're way older than you think!

Does swearing get a bad rap? There's evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose... and may be good for your psyche!

No topic is as universally avoided--yet universally unavoidable--as DEATH. So, it's got a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.

It's one of the most studied — and most controversial — varieties of English. But many people still hold deep misconceptions about African-American English (AAE).

Before we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...

There was a time when psychologists thought growing up bilingual was harmful to brain development, but recent studies into bilingual children have turned that idea on its head!

Words don't pop up fully formed... they evolve over thousands of years. What can we learn about our relationship to monsters by tracking the word down into the distant past?

Across the globe, queer communities have relied on secret lexicons known as "argots" to communicate safely, which have developed over the years into what some call "verbal jazz."

Can you really invent a language? These people sure tried! But does anyone actually speak them?

There are no shortage of wacky names for alcoholic beverages, from Fuzzy Navels, to Sex on the Beaches, to the NSFW AMF. Humans have been enjoying alcoholic beverages since the dawn of civilization so there's plenty of linguistic...

Step into the captivating world of Simlish, the fictional language that breathed life into one of the most iconic life simulation games—The Sims. From its humble beginnings in the year 2000 to becoming a global phenomenon, Simlish has...

In readying yourself to lead cross-cultural teams, here are ten of my best practical tips... with a bonus on the end!

The Rosetta Stone video discusses the significance of the ancient artifact and introduces the Rosetta space probe, built by the European Space Agency, which aims to study comets and the origins of our solar system. The video explains the...

The Rosetta Stone, a 2000-year-old artifact, unlocked the secrets of ancient languages. Now, the Rosetta probe aims to unlock the secrets of our solar system by studying a comet. This sophisticated probe will journey over 1 billion...

This is a continuation of the lesson from the previous lecture, which explains full-stack languages in detail.

This video provides a detailed introduction to the concepts covered in this course section, including JavaScript and its topics.

In this video, we will cover admin panel translations. This clip is from the chapter "Customizing the Strapi Admin" of the series "The Complete Strapiâ„¢ Course with Plugins and Deployment".In this section, you will learn how to...

This video explores the profound influence of Latin on the English language throughout history, from the Roman times to the modern era. It delves into how Latin words have shaped English vocabulary, from everyday words to scientific...

Linguistic relativity theory suggests that the languages we use influence how we think.. Because languages have different structures and words to describe the world, people pay attention to different things when speaking them - from here...

This video explores five fun facts about Canada.

Latin Roots teaches how to expand vocabulary by using knowledge of Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar complex words.

This video is answering the question of what languages are spoken in Canada.

Theo Wait, Director of Operations at Lichess, shares the unique story of how software developer Thibault Duplesis built one of the world's biggest, free and open-source internet chess server through extensive community input and the...