English

Filler words are more than just filler. They’re a useful stalling tactic that buy you time to think.

If you want to learn the difference between synecdoche and metonymy, you’ve come to the right place.

What do “hamburger,” “angst” and “hamster” all have in common?

In an attempt to get around content suppression, creators are making up new ways to communicate.

Is humor the same everywhere? Not exactly.

Discover the 22 most important adjectives in English and learn how to use them with this brief guide.

As you might already know, yes there are way more than 10 books about London, but this is a good start.

From brekkies to barbies, here are some useful Australian expressions so you’ll never be lost for words Down Under.

Don’t let the words nominative and ablative intimidate you.

If you’re the kind of person who complains about the modern use of “literally,” this article isn’t for you.

You’d have to plug your ears, wear an eye mask and enforce a complete media ban to avoid the controversy about gender-neutral language. But is it important? And does English have an advantage compared to other languages?

The New Zealand and Australian accent are close, but mistaking one for the other is a big faux pas. Here’s how to keep them straight.