English collocations words
English collocations words, an analysis of this important aspect of the language with rules, examples and references to the main collocations dictionaries. The most vital part of any language is “vocabulary”, that …
In defence of grammar
In defence of grammar, some quotes and a complete article by the famous language scholar Mario Pei who analyze the importance of grammar for learning a language. The palest ink is better …
English language idioms
English language idioms, the importance, evolution and linguistic meaning of this fundamental aspect of the American English language for every learners. We often read and hear the phrase “language is a living …
English accent variations
English accent variations, an article that analyzes what is accent, its origins and the different sociological and linguistic implications of this phonetic aspect of the language There’s an accent shift, on average, …
Irish proverbs and sayings
Irish proverbs and sayings, a very complete collection of words of wisdom. The Irish are known for their humor, wit, and strong character. There have been several notable Irish writers and authors …
American English
American English Language, a short essay on the main features of American English, very useful to understand the different development of the two languages. We really have everything in common with America …
American slang Part 2
The counters merely say that the person is rejected – he does not belong to the group. In uttering the counter we don’t care what the person is; we are pledging our …
The language of Slang
The reaction to any word may be, in an individual, either a mob-reaction or an individual reaction. It is up to the individual to ask himself: Is my reaction individual, or am …
The book of nonsense
The book of nonsense and limericks by Edward Lear for children and grown-ups. A limerick is a stanza of five lines, very common in Anglo-Saxon countries. Its subject is either very innocent …
Industrial Design
Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design. Charles Eames Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. Steve Jobs Where do new …