English is a rich melting pot of words borrowed and adapted from languages across the globe. Many long, elegant, or even tongue-twisting English words have surprising backstories that trace back to ...

Words did not spring out of nowhere – the language we use has developed throughout history and the words you use come from many different places around the world. With a little knowledge you can work ...

The English and the Irish have a lot that sets them apart but much more that brings them together, not the least of which is language! While we acknowledge the influence that Shakespeare’s tongue has ...