The words

As a linguist, I gotta say, dictionaries are hella interesting, not just because of the obscure etymologies or weird words you can find in them, but because of the rare and unheard of meanings that ordinary everyday words can have.

Quotes for October 2011 Each evening on facebook I publish a ‘Quote of the Day’. Below is a summary of…

This Brazilian Portuguese word in English means “running your fingers through the hair of someone you love.” The word cafuné, is a peculiar gem that is part of a group of unique words that are unable…

4000 Essential English Words is a six-book series that is designed to focuson practical high-frequency words to enhance the vocabulary of learnersfrom high beginning to advance levels. The series presents a variety ofwords that cover a large percentage of the words that can be found inmany spoken or written texts. Thus, after mastering these target words,learners will be able to fully understand vocabulary items when theyencounter them in written and spoken form. Each unit presents 20 words…

4000 Essential English Words is a six-book series that is designed to focus on practical high-frequency words to enhance the vocabulary of learners from high beginning to advance levels. The series presents a variety of words that cover a large percentage of the words that can be found in many spoken or written texts. Thus, after mastering these target words, learners will be able to fully understand vocabulary items when they encounter them in written and spoken form. Each unit presents 20…

Dictionaries are usually good at explaining things, but when it comes to language that we can all relate to, they sometimes leave us high and dry. This Instagram account is here to be honest with us about what our favourite words really mean.

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