10 Quirky British Slang Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary
British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!
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
12 Oddly Specific and Often Funny Terms You Didn’t Know
Did you know the space between your eyebrows has a name? Or what a tittle is? Learn these oddly specific and quite funny terms in this article.
Spelling Bee: Choose the Correct Version of the Word!
Bring your A, B and C game because we have 16 confusing words for you to spell!
QUIZ: Can You Find All the Antonyms?
This English challenge is all about the antonyms - those words that mean the OPPOSITE of the word in question. Can you find all 15 antonyms in this quiz?
QUIZ: Can You Complete the Sentences?
Complete all 15 sentences and questions correctly to ace this English quiz
May These Beautiful Words Get You Through the Hard Times
We all need the encouraging words of someone, when we are going through a rough patch. We hope this poem by Whittier could be that one for you.
15 Deep and Beautiful Quotes By Women’s Rights Advocates
Let’s zoom in to some beautiful meaningful words of wisdom uttered by famous people who advocated for women's rights and empowerment
14 of Andy Warhol’s Best Quotes
Warhol was not only talented, but also an enigmatic personality. Here are some of his most fascinating and thought provoking quotes.
You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old
These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...
We Bet You Didn’t Know The Word OK’s True Meaning
It feels like one of the most natural and obvious words in our vocabulary, but it isn’t exactly so. Watch to find out OK’s interesting origins.
10 Old-Fashioned Pet Names to Try On Your Sweetheart
Every era had its own words for ‘darling’ and ‘sweetheart’. Check out this list of very unusual and surprising historical pet names
8 Unique Facts You Didn't Know About The Thesaurus
How much do you know about the thesaurus? Here we list some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the word-finding tool.
This Collection of Riddles Requires a VERBAL Mind!
22 Word and Phrase Riddles to delight your vocabulary.
20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays
Did you know that these 20th-century slang words and phrases are considered outdated?
10 Words That Entered the Dictionary This Decade
The English dictionary has included countless popular and modern words in its lexicon in the last decade. Here is a list of 10 of them.
This Dictionary Has Some Funny New Meanings to Offer Us...
Everything has a real and true meaning, and those belong in a different dictionary, one that will give you clarity and make you laugh
Everyone Needs to Know These 17 Online Slang Words
We see these 17 online slang words everywhere nowadays, do you know what these words mean?
Smart Synonyms for 16 Words That Will Elevate Your Speech
Sound smarter and enrich your lexicon with these 16 clever alternatives to ordinary English words
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?
From Salt to Salary: Surprising Origins of Ordinary Words
Did you know that the word 'muscle' stems from the Latin word for little mouse? Here is a collection of words with peculiar etymologies
Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood
These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages
Can Your English Vocabulary Reveal Where You’re From?
This English test attempts to guess if your accent is closer to British, American, Canadian or Australian, will we be able to guess yours?
QUIZ: Can You Pass This Tricky Spelling Test?
This spelling quiz does just that - quizzes you on hard words to spell! How will you do?
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
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
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.
10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular
Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.
QUIZ: Can You Guess What These Words Used to Mean?
These 14 words have really strayed away from their original meaning, can you guess what words like 'girl' and 'clue' used to mean?
We Challenge You to Put These Words Back Together!
Can you find the words from the letter jumble? Then take this quiz and see if you can score 10 out of 10!
These are 40 of the Strangest Fears You'll Ever Hear Of
Here are 40 totally random fears that many people actually struggle with. They will shock, surprise and maybe even amuse you.
We Need to Bring These 25 Phrases Back From the Past
These common expressions from the past are so fun to say. Many are still used but the rest are due to make a comeback any day!
10 Words that Mean the Opposite of What They Used to Mean
These meaning of words we know today used to have an opposite meaning when they were first used.
PUZZLE: Can You Find all the Hidden Words in the Picture?
Picture puzzle with six hidden words
I Can’t Believe These Ordinary Words Used to Mean That...
Let’s take a short journey back in time and trace the origins of 11 seemingly-ordinary words that have exceptionally-interesting histories.
Here’s How to Learn a Language from Scratch for All Ages
Here are 4 effective and fun techniques that will help you learn new words in a new language fast and forever.
This Joke Starts With Three Dogs Walking Down the Street
Three male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful female poodle. She tells them that whoever has the best way with words would get her...
These Beautiful Words Will Touch You Deeply
These words by poet, Nayyirah Waheed will change your perception of life.
Test Your IQ With This Logic Quiz
Give this fun logic test a shot, which will help you determine what your IQ is once and for all!
Personality Test: Your Personality IQ!
It's absolutely clear that our personality has an impact on our intelligence type, which is exactly what this test will help you check ...
Language Quiz: Which English Word Should You Use?
Sheep or sheeps? Definitely or definately? Do YOU know which English word to use?
Using These 25 Medical Terms Will Impress Your Doctor
Use these 25 medical terms to impress your doctor next time you're feeling under the weather.
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.
Hilarious: When Words Sound Alike But Mean Different...
Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but aren't spelled the same and mean something different. Here are 15 that are the wordiest of words.
Tricky Quiz: Which Word Is the Odd One Out?
This 'odd one out' quiz will test your powers of logic, reasoning and deduction to the fullest... Good luck!
This Association Test May Surprise You...
The associations you make in this quiz will tell you just what your strongest trait is!
22 Words Uttered By Writers In Their Final Moments
The world's most famous writers had a way with words right up until the point of their deaths, as these 22 images are about to show you.
20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!
These words are often mistaken for synonyms, but in reality they are nothing of the sort, because they refer to different things. Learn about 20 of them.,
Never Heard of the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows? Read On
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is an amazing creation. It was written to include words to describe things that there simply weren't words for before. Read on
Here's How to Make Your Words More Meaningful...
How can we make the words we use more meaningful. This video offers some beautiful thoughts on the subject...
QUIZ: Can You Guess What These Fancy English Words Mean?
It's time to find out just how fancy your range of vocabulary really is! Good luck...
10 Insightful Quotes By an Inspiring Stephen Hawking
Read through Stephen Hawking's inspiring words of wisdom right here.
5 Psychological Theories For Understanding the Mind & Soul
These five psychological theories are considered to be breakthroughs in understanding the mind. Knowing them can certainly change your life for the better.
Only Masters of English Know What These Old Words Mean...
How well do you think you'd do when trying to decipher the English that our great-grandparents used? Take this language quiz and find out!
Think 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!
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.
Maintain Your Credibility By Avoiding the Following Words
There are certain words that many of us tend to use habitually. Unfortunately we use them to our detriment, as they harm our credibility. Find out more.
These Quotes, Said a Century Ago, are Still True Today
Will Rogers quotes are smart, witty and are most certainly true.
Thinking Good Thoughts Is As Easy As Watching This Video
Fostering and thinking good thoughts as often as you can is one of the most important things you can do in life. Watch this video to be inspired.
11 of Eleanor Roosevelt's Most Inspiring Musings
Eleanor Roosevelt was an empowered woman with many wise words to share with the world. Here are 11 of her most inspiring quotes.
Let These Words Remind You How Precious Life Truly Is
Let these inspiring words start your morning off just right.
When You're Going Through a Tough Time, Read These Words
If you are going through a tough time may you find solace in these words.
19 Funny Old English Phrases We Should Really Bring Back!
It's high time that these words make a comeback.
Using These 7 Words Will Add Positivity to Your Life!
Adding these positive words to your daily vocabulary will make a huge difference in your attitude towards life.
This is What Mother Teresa Had to Say to the World
Mother Teresa dedicated her life to others and she learnt an awful lot throughout her long time on earth. Here are some of her words of wisdom.
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.
Inspired Gardening: The Most Beautiful Garden Quotes
Gardening is more than just a hobby - it's a quality that teaches us and inspires. Here are 12 heartwarming quotes that will inspire your gardening.
The Most Honest (and Funniest) Dictionary Ever
If you think dictionaries were dry and pedantic, you'd be right. That is, they were, until these cheeky definitions came along.
Can You Pass This Rock Hard Spelling Test?
With mobile phones and spell checkers all the rage, they say spelling standards are dipping. Can you buck the trend by passing this spelling quiz?
People Really Have No Idea What These English Words Mean!
A lot of people think they know how to use English words correctly, but they really don't! Here are 21 most misused words in the English language
Words Are Powerful, and Must Be Used Wisely...
This video will show you the power and beauty of words, and why you should learn to choose yours wisely.
I Hope These Words Make Your Day Way More Beautiful
If we train ourselves to repeat the right affirmations, our thoughts become more positive and pleasing.
Don't Take MY Advice, Take Mark Twain's!
Mark Twain was a very smart man. As such, his advice can be quite priceless...
Say These 10 Words of Positivity Every Single Day
If you say these 10 uplifting words every single day, you'll immediately start seeing life more positively than ever before. Then you'll know what a gift it is.
This is What Happens When Translations Go Wrong...
These examples of translated English didn't quite turn out as intended, with hilarious results!
Such Beautiful, Inspiring Words by Our Favorite Bear...
AA Milne’s classic children’s book are filled with vibrant characters who are infinitely wise with their simple words.
The Wisdom of Africa: Proverbs From Ancient Continent
African proverbs carry years of wisdom and offer astute observations about life. Let these beautiful words inspire you too.
Read These Words and Put Them In Your Heart...
These words are all on your side - read them and have yourselves a wonderful, peaceful day.
May the Beauty of These Words Stay With You...
When does what we say have weight? How to make our words more powerful? A few beautiful thoughts on the subject.
These Words Capture the Complexities of Love
Love is a complex emotion, and other languages have found ways of expressing it in a way that English cannot.
These Quotes Will Give You a New Perspective on Life
Some wonderful words about travel that can teach us all about life's great journey.
I Never Knew the Origin of These Common Words!
These regular words have very exotic origins.
Reflection: The Power of Words is Beyond Beautiful
Words are something we often forget to appreciate. What would we do if we didn't have words? This poem and video will make you reflect.
Sometimes We All Need a Little Change in Perspective
Some words inspire melancholy. With a slight change in perspective see how gloomy words can become a message of hope.
Mark Twain's Tips For a Better Kind of Life...
Mark Twain was not only a talented writer but a man of wise, witty words. Here are 12 of his best quotes.
I Was Having a Bad Day Until I Came Across These Words
Words have the power to change your day for the better. Here are some inspirational quotes that offer you some inspired perspective.
A Few Good Words Can Make My Day That Much Better
Words that will help you achieve true peace...
What Inspiring Messages One Finds on Chalkboards...
Two graduate art students secretly created works of art using just chalk and became school and internet sensationPes with their inspiring illustrated words sensations.
Language Has Evolved Some Hilarious New Definitions...
It seems that a lot of our old definitions for things are just that: Old. So a group of scientists (and comedians) have decided to create a new list of definitions....
Some Words We Should Write on Our Hearts...
Famous, funny, touching and true to life quotes that will leave you with a smile and a pondering thought!
These Words Don't Mean What You Think They Do...
25 Words That Started Out With a completely Different Meaning.
We're Speechless: 20 Untranslatable Words!
These words come from a variety of the world's languages, but cannot be translated into just one English word.