Tag: grammar
Noon Is Not 12 O’Clock: Time Words Don’t Mean What You Think
What is a second the "second" of? What time should noon actually be? And how can "hour" and "year" mean the same thing (because they do!)?
What are Eggcorns?
Eggcorns are no "old wise tale". These misheard phrases are everywhere. A word or phrase that results from a mishearing or misinterpretation of another, an element of the original being substituted for one that sounds very similar or identical (e.g. tow...
Pronouns 101: A Beginner’s Guide to English Grammar and Common Pronouns
Learn the basics of pronouns in English grammar, including personal, possessive, reflexive, and more. Discover the most commonly used pronouns to improve your writing and communication.
Where Does Ain’t Come From and Is It Bad English?
If you think AIN'T is bad English well it ain't necessarily so. In this video you will learn the history of AIN'T and when it's OK to use it in neutral and formal English
Are You Getting These Phrases Wrong Too?
Eggcorns are no "old wise tale". These misheard phrases are everywhere. In this video we look at lots of examples of these amusing mishaps and try to understand why they happen, with the help of Professor Mark Liberman who helped coin the term "eggcorn"....
