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Series 2: The word graveyard strikes back more forgotten english words that tell stories

By: John Mmadubuonu

Mar 13, 2026

Series 2: The word graveyard strikes back more forgotten english words that tell stories

Explore more forgotten English words that disappeared from daily use. Learn medieval terms, Victorian expressions, and lost words that reveal fascinating stories about English history.

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Linguistic treasure hunt: How English absorbs words from around the world

By: Adaeze

Mar 13, 2026

Linguistic treasure hunt: How English absorbs words from around the world

English is often described as a "mongrel" language, and there’s a lot of truth in that description. It didn't emerge in a vacuum, nor did it come from a single source. Instead, English is the result of centuries of human movement, exchange, and interaction. What makes English especially interesting is how it absorbs, or perhaps we should say acquire, words from all over the world. From the earliest encounters to the global connections of today, English has become a linguistic treasure chest, with each word reflecting a part of our shared history.

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The word graveyard: beautiful English words that died out

By: John

Sep 14, 2025

The word graveyard: beautiful English words that died out

Discover beautiful, forgotten English words that disappeared from daily use. Learn their meanings, origins, and why these lost linguistic treasures still matter for English learners today.

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The hidden language learning problem you didn’t know AI could solve

By: Adaeze

Sep 13, 2025

The hidden language learning problem you didn’t know AI could solve

When people begin learning a new language like English, they usually expect a few common challenges- like remembering vocabulary, getting pronunciation right, or trying to speak with a natural accent. Many even spend years aiming to sound like native speakers.

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Mind your P's and Q's: Old-school language rules that still sneak into modern english

By: Adaeze

Sep 13, 2025

Mind your P's and Q's: Old-school language rules that still sneak into modern english

The phrase “mind your P’s and Q’s” might sound like something from a bygone era, probably a gentle scolding from a grandmother when you slouched at the dinner table or talked with your mouth full. Yet, in today’s world of Slack messages, email threads, and grammar-checking AI bots, the core message still holds true: be mindful of how you communicate.

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False friends: words that sound the same in two languages but mean totally different things

By: Adaeze

Sep 13, 2025

False friends: words that sound the same in two languages but mean totally different things

Do you know that there are similarly existing words that have different meanings? Sounds funny, right?

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