Every profession has its in-group ways of using language, but not every profession requires native speakers of many different languages to communicate with each other every day. The European Union ...

Mastering English slang is key to sounding more like a native speaker, enhancing casual conversations and cultural understanding. Context is crucial, as slang varies by region, age, and social setting ...

The Australian accent, which is quite different from the American accent, can take some getting used to. So what can you do to become comfortable with and understand the Australian accent? We asked ...

Oxford University Press has declared “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year, while Dictionary.com cast its vote for “6 7” and Collins’ Dictionary chose “vibe coding”. These selections offer a ...

A new study found 71% of the UK's foreign students want teachers to explain English slang they hear on TikTok. Plus, we help break down some English idioms. Gen Z English learners are getting bare ...

Avatans Kumar is a columnist, public speaker, and activist. A JNU, New Delhi, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumnus, Avatans holds graduate degrees in Linguistics. Avatans is a ...

A study of new slang terms entering English finds that technology is driving and perpetuating them. For instance, "404" - the error message given when a browser ...

One of the biggest frustrations for English learners is never quite crossing the bridge from ‘learner’ to ‘native’. No matter how fluent or confident you become, speaking English like you’ve grown up ...