Ayer quotes
Alfred Jules Ayer quotes, quotations, aphorisms, ideas and thoughts about his philosophy explained in a very squashed article. The principles of logic and mathematics are true simply because we never allow them …
English, Greek and Latin
English, Greek and Latin, an article that explains how much the English language has been influenced and modified by the ancient Greek and Latin languages of the classical world. Why is it …
Plural forms in English
The reason it’s worth standing up for punctuation is not that it’s an arbitrary system of notation known only to an over-sensitive elite who have attacks of the vapours when they see …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The essence of grammar
The essence of grammar, an article written by a famous scholar explaining the importance, the main aspects and the difficulties of the fundamental structure of any language. Like everything metaphysical the harmony …
Chinese language evolution
Chinese language evolution, a short article that explains the characteristics of this ancient language, dialects, grammar, phonetics, linguistic and cultural habits Chinese language tends to be quick, economical. To know what people …
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, …
Celtic culture and minorities
Celtic culture and minorities. Red Indians of Europe, or the Celts, an article that explains the origin of the Celtic culture and the problems of the new minorities, with a particular view …
Wales history and old customs
Wales history and old customs. A summary of its main events, old customs, traditions, holidays, celebrations, sports, language and literature. Others, who have not, as a rule, gone the length of visiting …