English language

35 Confusing Things About The English Language

Non-native English speakers share what stumps them ... and makes them laugh.
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50 Americanisms That Don't Make Sense To Foreigners

"Pocketbook! How on earth is a handbag called that? It’s not a book, nor does it fit into a pocket.”
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There's One Letter In The Alphabet That Almost No One Can Write

Meet the most mysterious letter in the English language.
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Here's Why 'LB' Stands For 'Pound'

And why 'oz' is shorthand for 'ounce.'
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The English Language Is An Asshole

How the hell did I learn to read and write this godforsaken language, anyway?
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So THAT'S What 'OK' Stands For

It's the "bae" of the 19th century.
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The Words You Use To Describe A Relationship Matter More Than You Think

A new study shows there aren’t enough emotionally positive words in the English language. Is that why we rely so heavily on "happiness"?
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Poet Beautifully Describes Why Spanish Accents Are So Special

¡Wepa!
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New York State Program Uses Text Messages To Teach English As A Second Language

The goal is to help participants get to the point where they can pass the English requirement for the naturalization exam.
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Poet Passionately Explains Why Ebonics Is The Backbone Of Black Culture

"The native tongue to the underrepresented black American."
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