English is full of words that aren't pronounced the way they look, and quinoa is one of the most notorious offenders. Once ...

Grammar expert June Casagrande was recently surprised to learn she is a British citizen, thanks to her father. She took a ...

English is full of words that sound alike, look alike, or seem so familiar that we stop questioning how we use them. But even ...

Ukrainian belongs to the East Slavic language family, sharing roots with Russian and Belarusian. For English speakers, mastering this beautiful language presents unique challenges and opportunities.

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

Are you sat down or sitting down while reading this? Have you got or do you have a preference for one form over the other? English has a number of ways of expressing the same concept, and with ...

British English spelling, commonly referred to as UK spelling, is not merely a stylistic preference but an integral aspect of linguistic identity, historical context, and global communication. Despite ...

Understanding the difference between British and American English can save ESL learners from confusion. These two styles may seem similar, but small changes in spelling, vocabulary, and pronunciation ...

The English language is famous for being tricky with its spelling. It has letters you do not say, tricky endings, and words taken from other languages. Because of this, even people who have spoken ...

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The favorite entering the ...

Author Gabe Henry joined us to share about his new book, Enough is Enuf. For more information about Gabe, click here! Gabe also has a Live Wire appearance and book event tomorrow: Gabe Henry ...

You may be familiar with the ghoti, the shiny animal with fins that lives in the water; perhaps you even have your own ghoti tank. Ghotis evolved long ago, but they didn’t get their name until the ...