The English language is filled with many subtle rules many of us do not tend to pay attention to. From frozen binomials and the order of adjectives, these grammatical rules are often long fixed in the noggins of English speakers, often realised by surprise, revelation or curiosity. Previously, we have covered why "bread and butter" … Continue reading Why we don’t play “toe-tac-tic” — Ablaut Reduplications
Indo-European
The language in the most radioactive city on Earth
There is a saying that goes 'fire is a good servant, but a bad master'. It describes the good that fire can bring to us, such as heat and light, serving us in our daily lives. Yet, it is capable of growing out of control, wreaking destruction in the form of blazes, infernos, and wildfires. … Continue reading The language in the most radioactive city on Earth
The Language Closet 