Why English spelling looks like it lost a bar fight with history

The Evolution of Spelling: How Languages Developed Standardized Writing Systems

This article explores the history of spelling standardization across languages, examining when and how spelling rules developed. It discusse

Why the Global Elite Gave Up on Spelling and Grammar

The Bilingual Nature of American English: Saxon vs. Latinate Roots

The article explores the idea that every American is bilingual, highlighting the dual nature of English vocabulary with Saxon and Latinate r

Canadian linguists urge Prime Minister Carney to use Canadian English spelling in official documents

Canadian linguists and language experts are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to stop using British English spellings in official govern

The idiosyncratic English of Taiwan's public signage: A photo essay on errors and charm

A photo essay and cultural observation about the widespread, often erroneous and idiosyncratic use of English in Taiwanese public signage. T

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