Learn All About the History of the English Language
Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!
The English Samurai: The True History Behind 'Shogun'
In this article, we will look at the TRUE history behind the celebrated book Shogun.
English Vocab History: Few Can Pass This Vocabulary Quiz?
These 14 words have really strayed away from their original meaning, can you guess what words like 'girl' and 'clue' used to mean?
English Quiz: Define These English Words
Identify and explain the following 15 rare English words.
The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor
The Curious History of Counties in England
British counties have a long and complicated history. But this video explains it all in just 10 minutes, and with a bit of humor.
Joke: The English Prisoner
An English prisoner of war was held by the Germans...
Joke: The Plain English Explanation
The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do.
Will Your English Survive This Quiz?
This advanced English quiz has questions on many different topics of the English language.
Hilarious: How Weirs is the English Language?
English is a really funny language, especially when considering how meanings can be changed when punctuation's omitted. Take a look at these 9 hysterical memes.
Which Languages in the World Are the Closest to English?
The closest extant languages to English, sample texts and where they are spoken.
The Rooms of History - Lovely!
An amazing restoration of the interior design of different historic periods, all in miniature!
Joke: The Hilarious Idiosyncrasies of English
English is a funny language, wouldn't you say?
The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words
In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.
If You Knew These English Facts You Must Be a Genius
Yeah, you are fluent in the English language, but do you really know that much about it? We bet we can surprise you with these language facts.
11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know
There's Simply No Equivalent For These Words In English...
There are some words that simply don't translate from one language into another, and plenty of these words don't actually translate into English. Take a look.
English Quiz: Are These Words Real or Fake?
We're about to challenge your vocabulary in a creative way...
QUIZ: Translate Australian Slang to English
Can you translate these hilarious Australian slang words to common English?
English Challenge: Complete the 12 Idioms!
Help us complete these 12 incomplete idioms!
English Quiz: Find These Pesky Antonyms!
Your job is to choose the word that is the ANTONYM of that word. We wish you 'terrible' luck!
English Quiz: What is the Origin of These Words?
How well do you think you know the etymology of common English words? Take this quiz and you'll find out!
The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English
If a word's history sounds too good, it probably is.
English Test: Complete the Sentence Correctly!
We really need someone with a good knowledge of English vocabulary to help us complete these sentences.
English Quiz: Complete the Saying!
This quiz will test your knowledge of 21 different English proverbs. You will be given the first half and asked to complete it.
15 Proverbs That Translate Hilariously into English!
Here are 15 phrases and idioms that don’t translate that well into English because they sound absolutely bizarre, mind-boggling, and hilarious!
These Stunning English Country Homes Took My Breath Away!
These breathtaking English country homes are on par with ancient castles, stunning museums, and beautiful art galleries you'll see in England.
English Quiz: Spell to Complete the Sentence!
Think you can spell with the best of them?
Hilarious: English is a Seriously ODD Language...
If you thought English is a clear-cut and tidy language, you better read this.
Can Your English Survive This Quiz?
Do You Know Enough English For This Quiz?
Are you knowledgeable when it comes to English grammar?
Can You Guess the English Word With Over 600 Meanings?
The English language has been around for so many centuries, it has gathered quite an elusive and industrious history, as seen in these facts
These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language
Are you guilty of using these overused words in English? Find out!
English Quiz: Complete the Following Phrases...
This quiz will test your knowledge of some common phrases that we don't hear as much any more...
English Quiz: Can You Complete the Saying?
Improve Your English with This Brilliant Homonyms Test
Do you think that you've got what it takes to get 100% on this tricky English homonyms test? Find out here.
English Quiz: Find the Spelling For These Confusing Words
This quiz will ask you to spell some of the most confusing words in English. You'll be given two options for spelling each word, and may start really easy, but get a bit more challenging as you proceed - can you do it?
English QUIZ: Tell Apart These Easily Confused Words!
Even native English speakers commonly confuse these words... Will you be able to beat this tricky English quiz?
QUIZ: Are You a Master of English Grammar?
QUIZ: Can You Solve This Grammar Trivia Test?
QUIZ: Complete These Classic English Phrases!
How many of these classic English proverbs do you know? Let's put you to the test...
QUIZ: Take Our General English Quiz!
Are you feeling confident about your English skills today? Then let's have a go at it!
Some Languages Are Humorous, But English Is Hilarious!
If you're a sucker for a good, honest, rib-tickling pun, we've got more than 20 of them here for you to giggle away at!
Were You Aware of These English Language Mistakes?
Learn how to avoid some common English language mistakes by understanding some little-known truths.
English Really Needs a Translation for These Foreign Words
With so many words in the English vocabulary, we still as yet have to come up with a word to describe how we'd feel in these instances.
Language Quiz: Weird Words of the English Language
This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the weirdest words that you'll ever come across. Give it a try, and see how many you can get right!
English Test: Can You Explain These Greek Words?
Choose the Greek root for the English words we ask about in this quiz.
Joke: The EU is Switching to Euro-English
This joke begins with a formal change to the language of the United Nations...
The English Language Desperately Needs These German Words!
Take a look at these 21 incredibly powerful words that the English language desperately needs to adopt.
English Challenge: What Do These Old Words Mean?
For those of you who want to test their knowledge of Shakespearean English, we welcome you to try this quite challenging quiz.
Let’s Thank Cinema For These 10 English Words and Phrases
Films and TV shows have invented and popularized countless words we use in everyday speech today. Here are just 10 surprising examples you’ll want to know
Funny Signs: These People Need an English Tutor
Translation mistakes never fail to make us laugh. Here are some of the most hilariously bad ones!
Care To Test Your Level of English Today?
Here's a fun English quiz that will take some vocabulary skills to ace!
How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.
The 10 Most Powerful Words in the English Language
Words have power! How do you use ten of the most powerful words in the English language?
What Features Are Missing From the English Language?
English is incredible, but what can it learn from other languages? What features do English speakers miss out on?
Do You Know What Speakers of Old English Called a Snake?
Kennings are a unique feature of English that goes all the way back to old Anglo Saxon epics and poems.
Quiz: WDYK of the Famous Rulers of History?
This quiz is going to test your knowledge of rulers of history.
English Quiz: A Tom Swifty Punning Test!
Can you find the right word to make it a real Tom Swifty pun?
4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
Here are 4 incredibly interesting facts about English in the context of other languages
Pick the Right Plural in Our English Challenge
Can you pick the right plural 15 times?
ENGLISH TEST: Can You Find the Right Word?
You will need to think of grammar, spelling and a bit of your own vocabulary to beat THIS English quiz!
8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins
The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!
English Quiz: Challenge Yourself With Our Homonym Test!
Quiz: Test Your Memory and Your English Reading!
The following quiz tests not only your English understanding, but also your memory.
Language History: The Origins of 7 Common Phrases
Let's delve deep into history and travel all the way back to Ancient Rome to reveal the origins of 7 common food-related expressions in the English language.
Language Quiz: Where Did These English Words Come From?
Do you know where the English words you use actually come from? This test is going to ask you to identify the root languages of common English words.
17 Worst English Translation Fails in Signs and Products
More and more businesses around the world try to appeal to English-speaking customers, leading to sometimes hilarious translation fails.
Can You Distinguish Between British & US English?
A lot of people find it hard to distinguish between American English and British English when reading and writing. Are you one of them?
QUIZ: The History of Flight
How much can you tell us about the history of the flying man?
Most People Fail This A Level English Vocabulary Quiz!
Do you think you have what it takes to pass an A Level English vocabulary quiz? Find out here!
English Language Quiz: Pick the Correct Word!
This quiz asks you to pick between two words and decide which one is most suitable to complete the sentence correctly. Give it a try!
The Greatest Unsolved Puzzles in History
Will these great puzzles of history ever get solved?
English Quiz: Can You Complete the Proverb?
Think you can complete these 12 English proverbs? We're rooting for ya!
Enjoy the Works of English Landscape Artist John Constable
Enjoy these marvelous artworks of English landscape artist John Constable.
History Challenge: Can We Quiz You On World History?
The human species has been through SO much just in the last couple of millennia. Care to show us how much of it you know?
English Quiz: Ready for a Challenging Spelling Bee?
Are you ready for a challenging, tough, 21 question-long Spelling Bee?
15 Idioms From Overseas That Sound Hilarious in English
English is by far not the only language in the world with funny sayings. Just take a look at these 15 hilarious idioms from different languages around the world.
QUIZ: The History of Clothes!
Are you familiar with this history? You may know more than you think!
10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages
Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!
You'll Never Guess How These Brazilians Learn English.
A fantastic idea that helps two groups of people that benefit each other.
How Well Do You Think You Know English?
How good do you think your English is? Try this special English Quiz!
Test Yourself: Which English Word Should You Use?
Sheep or sheeps? Definitely or definately? Do YOU know which English word to use?
QUIZ: The Revolutions of History
What do you know about the big revolutions that changed both world and culture?
Prime Examples Of Just How Strange the English Language Is
The English language is filled with numerous strange sequences and things that don't make sense like this fascinating and funny tidbits
Quiz: Care to Give Your English a Quick Challenge?
Are you prepared to test your English in three different areas?
History is Full of Strong and Brave Women...
33 photos of the bravest and strongest women in history who changed the world and made it better. These women all had to fight for what they achieved, and some suffered for it as well.
10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know
English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words
The Rise and Fall of the Tudors: A Royal History
Looking at key events in the history of the Tudor Royal family, where they came from, how they rose to power, and what caused their decline.
A Quick History of the Necktie
Learn the origins of the necktie in 3 minutes
Fascinating: The History of Chess!
What do you know about the history of the most difficult and challenging game the Western world ever played? Check out our video about the history of chess.
QUIZ: Which of These English Words Have Arabic Origins?
Can you deduce which of these words came to English by way of Arabic?
English Quiz: Do You Know What These Words Mean?
Prepare to be tested on your advanced English because most of these words are little known, and you need to figure out what they mean!
Can You Beat Our Missing Letters English Test?
This quiz will test your English knowledge by filling in missing letters in these words.
Is Your English Is Perfect? You'll Find Out Soon Enough!
Do you think that you know the plurals of some of the trickiest words that the English language has to offer? Give this quiz a shot and find out!
History QUIZ: Can We Test You On Asian History?
What do you say, ready for a historical challenge?
Collection: The Greatest Moments in History
A collection of fascinating, sometimes controversial and surprising stories from the annals of history. Explore and learn about the fascinating past of humanity and some of its most outstanding figures.
QUIZ: Where Did These English Words Come From?
English Quiz: Do You Have the Vocabulary For This Test?
Care to Best Our Antonym Challenge?
Tease Apart 15 Confusing English Words with This Fun Quiz
Many people struggle with these 15 commonly confused words. Will you be able to prove that you know English better than most?