Did you know over half of the world’s population is bilingual? It makes sense because, throughout the whole world, there are over 7,000 known languages. This isn’t even including made-up languages used for fictional stories, which comes to over 200 fake languages.
Why Being Bilingual Can Change Your Life
English speaking people are particularly lucky. In today’s world, English is the main language of business. Many of us have never bothered to learn another language.
How To Write Shakespeare Quality Sonnets
Writing a sonnet is a rare feat, and in my experience not on the average bucket list. However, if you’re hankering after fame and fortune (ala Shakespeare) or even just have time on your hands and thrill at the challenge of writing complicated poetry, you may find these instructions useful.
7 Secrets To Better Writing
The difference between an okay midterm paper and an amazing grade might lay in your English skills. How are you faring on that front?
Commonly Confused Words In The English Language
English can be a difficult language to learn, even when it’s supposed to be your mother tongue. All those years in school reading the great classics aren’t a guarantee that we’ll come out the other side with perfect grammar.
The 23 Most Common Languages In The World
I only speak English, so I envy people who can speak multiple languages. When I travel, I have to rely on the kindness of English-speaking locals.
A Look at What It’s Like to Learn English in the U.S.
Those of us who are native English speakers often take our grasp of the language for granted. What’s it like to learn English as a second language?
The Tangled Web of English Puddings
Prepare to be amazed by the scale and intricacy of this cute, convoluted history of English puddings.
Yes, French is Still an Important Language
For those of us who grew up in places with practically no French speakers, it’s easy to think that
A Proportional Look at the World’s Languages
Data on spoken languages across the entire globe is not that easy to come by and, as the author admits, some of the census data used is over eight years old.