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In 2014, Penn State researchers found that adults who successfully tackled a new language strengthened their neural pathways, benefiting overall brain function and slowing deterioration. We scoured some recent research for tips for mastering a second tong

In a pinch, you can get some vacation vibes just by opening the dictionary, where a variety of beautiful locations have given us everyday words.

Here are 13 fine, upstanding words that long ago switched from negative to positive meanings (or vice versa).

We'll say anything to avoid the d-word.

Did you know the phenomenon has a name?

There’s nothing in the world quite like hurling a good insult, but let’s face it: Modern-day zingers are super boring. The good news is, we have years of linguistic history to draw from!

How often can you use the word "idiot" without falling into the idiocy of word repetition? Fortunately, there are many old, mostly forgotten terms ready for a revival.

It's no coincidence that the word used to describe dear old dad was so similar across distinct classical languages.

Here are 15 etymologies to answer the questions of future English speakers. Because the future is already here.

Work these into conversation.

If you learn just a few words in Old English, be sure to include the one that means "lying awake before dawn and worrying."

Elliott Morgan debunks a few myths about the English language.

Movies like 'Friday the 13th' and 'Halloween' have spawned sequels, remakes, imitations, and parodies—and they’ve also unleashed a whole of host of slasher slang.

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