Every article on the history of English, newest first.
You have to admit, the phrase ‘In and of itself’ does sound a little odd. However, it’s often used, especially in written contracts, so it pays to understand exactly what it means.…
The phrase ‘I’m Boo Boo the fool’ can be used in lots of different contexts, so it’s not surprising that you may have come across it in one form or another and wondered what it mig…
If you’re a self-confessed petrol head, you may have come across the phrase ‘Ricer car’. Sadly with this phrase however, it’s not self-explanatory. So you’re unlikely to know what…
In recent times, you may have heard the phrase ‘Sir, this is a Wendy’s’. But since it’s not always used in a Wendy’s, you may have wondered what exactly it might mean. (That is, un…
If you’ve ever heard the phrase ‘Down bad’ and been clueless as to what it might mean, don’t worry. First off, you’re not alone in this. The phrase has multiple meanings, so it’s e…
The phrase ‘Little space’ is a relatively new one to the English language, so you can be forgiven if you don’t already know what it means. Here, I’m going to tell you all about ‘Li…
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Stare into the abyss’ and wondered what exactly it means? If so, you’ll be glad you’re here, because I’m going to explain everything. These existent…
‘Head in the sand’ is quite a common phrase in English, but if English isn’t your native language (or even if it isn’t), you can be forgiven for wondering what it could mean. Here,…
India’s total English-speaking population is second only to that of the U.S., where a little over 300 million people speak the language.
When it comes to English as a second language, China has the most English learners in the world.
The 2023 English Proficiency Index (EPI) also ranks Finland #12 in Europe, and the country has high to very high proficiency on average.
Taiwan is a small island nation with a complex linguistic landscape. It’s estimated that over 80% of Taiwan’s population speaks at least two local languages, mainly Mandarin and Ho…