Jan. 14-20 is Idiom Week, and today we thought we’d have a heart-to-heart about some strange phrases we use. Idioms, metaphors and similes are all types of figurative language. According to ...

Being a linguist—and someone who has tried to learn several languages (including English) in addition to my mother tongue ...

Have you ever been curious about the origins of phrases like “letting the cat out of the bag?” How about “feeling under the weather?” Well, good news: I found a handy infographic that explains five ...

Students aiming to master the English language recognise that vocabulary memorisation and grammar alone aren’t enough to ensure success in their studies. The journey toward fluent, natural ...