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Fri Sep 20 2024
Why Is Autumn The Only Season With Two Names?
The disagreement between autumn and fall is another contentious point for Americans and Brits.
Learning-Guides
Fri Aug 23 2024
The Best Way To Prepare For The TOEIC (According To Our Experts)
We break down how to prep for each section: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Tue Aug 20 2024
School Of British Accents: The Welsh Accent
One of the UK's most-loved accents, Welsh English is as melodic as it is challenging! The post School Of British Accents: The Welsh Accent a...
Wed Jul 31 2024
What Is The Closest Language To English?
English has a lot of relatives, but which one does it have the most in common with? The post What Is The Closest Language To English? appear...
Wed Jul 24 2024
A Guide To The Many, Many Sports Idioms Of English
Even if you've spoken English your whole life, you might be surprised by the origins of these phrases.
Wed May 22 2024
The Meaning Of Metaphors: Definition And Examples
Metaphors are a Swiss army knife.
Tue Apr 30 2024
How Many Vowel Sounds Does English Have?
How many English vowel sounds are there? Well, it depends on which variety of English we're talking about.
Mon Feb 26 2024
The United States Of Accents: African American Vernacular English
What is AAVE? Where did it come from? How is it used today? All this and more are answered in this installment of the United States of Accen...
Culture
Wed Feb 07 2024
Party Around The World: How To Celebrate Carnival In 6 Languages!
What comes to mind when you think of the word "Carnival?" Colorful ferris wheels, rickety tilt-a-whirls and rigged midway games? Internation...
Fun
Mon Feb 05 2024
A History Of Valentine’s Day Words And Symbols
Whether you love it or hate it, you can't avoid this holiday.
Wed Jan 31 2024
What’s The Difference Between A Monologue And A Dialogue?
At first glance it's a simple concept, but there are some subtleties we'll dig into here.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Announcing The Winner Of The Punniest Shop Name In The UK Contest
Which puntastic shop takes home the gold? The post Announcing The Winner Of The Punniest Shop Name In The UK Contest appeared first on Babbe...
Thu Jan 18 2024
7 Things You Didn’t Know About The United States’ Official Language
And while we’re at it, what is an official language, anyway? The post 7 Things You Didn’t Know About The United States’ Official Language a...
Tue Jan 02 2024
What Is Writing? Exploring The Writing Systems Of The World
Writing has been around for over 5000 years, but there is a wider variety of unique writing systems than you might think.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Around The World In 2023 Words Of The Year
From rizz to crisis mode, it can be hard to boil a year down to a single word.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Hilarious Food Idioms In 13 Different Languages
We’ve collected idioms about food for any situation.
Thu Dec 07 2023
The Most Mispronounced Words Of 2023, Revealed
It's not just you.
Sun Nov 26 2023
How To Talk About Your Family In English
Untangling the family tree can be difficult.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Home Away From Home: A Lesson In Building Business
Read Valerie's article about the opening of Café Damascus, from season 2 of 'Talking on the Job.
The 20 Most Common Rhetorical Devices (With Examples)
If you want to learn the difference between synecdoche and metonymy, you’ve come to the right place.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Bodega, Pie And On Line: New York Slang And Tips For Visiting The Big Apple
A must-read if you're planning a trip to the city.
Thu Oct 19 2023
11 Old Sailing Terms We Use All The Time In English
Ahoy, there! Your language is probably a bit more nautical than you think.
Tue Oct 17 2023
A Brief Guide To The English Alphabet
The English alphabet isn't so difficult if you know these quirks.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Are These English Things Really English?
Bulldogs, muffins and more to explore.
Tue Oct 03 2023
The 20 Most Common English Verbs
You can get pretty far in English with just these verbs.
Mon Sep 11 2023
16 National Dishes And How To Order Them
This is for people hungry for knowledge.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Everything You Need To Know About The Maltese Language
A fascinating language that tells a lot about Malta’s history.
The Eccentric History Of English Spelling (And Why It’s So Maddeningly Difficult)
Why is it so difficult to spell words in English? It turns out that the inconsistency of English spelling is a long, rambling history with m...
Mon Aug 21 2023
El Niño, Tornados, Hurricanes: Where Do The Names Of Extreme Weather Come From?
Language for a dark and stormy night.
Thu Aug 17 2023
English Basics: Resources For Language Learners
Everything we've written about English, all in one place.
Mon Aug 14 2023
When Did Middle English Become Modern English?
Also, how different are the two, really? The post When Did Middle English Become Modern English? appeared first on Babbel.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Real Language Teachers Share Their Favorite Tips For Learning
You heard it straight from the expert's mouth.
Thu Jul 27 2023
What Is The Meaning Of ‘Ish’?
It's only three letters, but it can do a lot.
Tue Jul 11 2023
The German Alphabet: Your Pronunciation Guide
The German alphabet has 30 letters, but you are more familiar with them than you think.
When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?
Technically, they never did, but the answer is more complicated than that.
Tue Jun 27 2023
An Introduction To Etymology: Eight Great Word Origins
What is etymology, and why is it important? Join us on an excursion into the world of eight common words' delightfully convoluted backstorie...
Thu Jun 15 2023
A Simple Guide To The Complex Topic Of Gender-Neutral Pronouns
The singular "they" is now recognized by leading dictionaries and style guides in English.
Thu May 18 2023
11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
If it's your dream to enjoy a cream tea with the King, or treat yourself to a pint down the pub, you'll need to master these essential Briti...
