International workers day
International workers day, labor day, may day, it’s a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs on May 1, but not in every country. Its origin, history, customs and traditions. …
The power of English
The power of English, the diffusion around the world of the English American language during the past centuries and the technological contemporary epoch. Adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance …
Black American English
Black American English, an article that explains the evolution, some characteristics and classifications of African American English Vernacular or Black English No matter how much you love Nigeria, you can’t help the …
Saint Patrick day legend
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I arise…Christ in every eye that sees me, …
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 …
American slang Part 1
American slang is the body of words and expressions frequently used by or intelligible to a rather large portion of the general American public, but not accepted as good, formal usage by …
The blend of English
There is no such thing as ”the Queen’s English.” The property has gone into the hands of a joint stock company and we own the bulk of the shares! Mark Twain Difference …
Questions about British history and colonialism
I guess the most surprising discovery was how long Gandhi remained loyal to the ideal of the British Empire, even in India. Arthur L. Herman Remember that politics, colonialism, imperialism and war …
Canada quotes
Americans are benevolently ignorant about Canada, while Canadians are malevolently well informed about the United States. Bartlett J. Brebner Canadians spend half their time trying to convince Americans that they’re not English… …
The World of English Language
The World of English Language, a world language, the lingua franca of the modern era, with a brief chronology of the History of English and its expansion We all live in a …
Presidential Quotes
The President is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or …
British history milestones synthesis
The British are coming. One if by land, two if by sea. Paul Revere The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told …