Did you know #, &, @, § and ¶ are all made up of letters? In fact, they each represent specific words. In this video, I'll explain where these little symbols came from and what they're actually called. Join me as we explore the hidden logic of your ke...

As K-Pop slowly takes over the whole world, linguists have noticed it's changing the way people speak in multiple countries.

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...

A “Blaccent” refers to adopting speech patterns linked to Black culture. Learn its meaning, roots, and why it sparks debate.

Ever wondered when the alphabet was invented?

The premise of The 5 Love Languages® book is quite simple: different people with different personalities give and receive love in different ways. By learning to recognize these preferences in yourself and in your loved ones, you can learn to identify the...

Ever wonder where common phrases like "break the ice" or "raining cats and dogs" come from?

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

There are so many common words and phrases in English that came from the world of sailing, it's almost OVERWHELMING!

A bodega is a small store or market that sells groceries and other items, similar to a convenience store. Bodegas are often located in urban areas, particularly in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods of large cities. They can sell a variety of items.

One Language, Three Accents! In this video, we're showing you the differences between American English, British English, and Australian English.

In this video you can watch and learn most frequently used opposite words in the Spanish language. In daily life you can use these 124 antonym words to speak in Spanish.

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."

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"....

British or American English? What are the differences? Well, there are plenty of them and in this lesson you learn some VERY important differences indeed! British Vs. American English, words that are highly offensive and rude on British English!