The origins of these common English words will surprise you
Several English words have complex, intriguing etymological heritage, as the examples below illustrate: 1. “Alcohol”: Although alcohol is
Politics of Grammar
Politics of Grammar
It’s finally time to stop correcting people’s Grammar, linguist says
People who resent the imperiousness and intrusiveness of grammar nazis will love this interview with a former prescriptivist grammarian turned descrip
Surprising link between Grammar, Magic and Nigerian English
There is something compellingly magical about proficient and elegant mastery of grammar-not just in English but in any language. Good grammar is charm
“Face the full wrath of the law”: Q and A on Nigerian, American and British English
Question: In Nigeria, it is common for government officials and security personnel to say that criminals will “face the full wrath of the law.&r
Is social media killing the Full Stop?
A June 9, 2016 article in the New York Times (which is reproduced below) about the social media-induced death of the full stop (which Americans call a