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Common Yiddish Idioms in English

Did you know that the word “bagel” is taken from Yiddish?How about the origin of the word “glitch”? Did you ever use the word “schlep”?  Also from Yiddish!Continue reading to learn about Common Yiddish Idioms in English:&nb...

6 American Football Expressions

Many expressions from American football have made their way into our everyday speech and we use football expressions without even realizing that we are echoing the language of the football stadium.This article defines 6 American Football Expressions,...

Idolatry vs. Idiolatry vs. Ideology: What’s the Difference

Idolatry, idiolatry, ideology. These three words look somewhat the same. They sound somewhat the same. Do you think that these three words are similar in their meaning, as well?Continue reading to learn the definition of these words and how...

Fake News: How to Check Your Facts

Fake news is essentially false information that is presented as true and appears at first glance to be from a trustworthy source. But don’t believe all that you read.In this article, we will define the term fake news and discuss the importance...

Artisan vs. Artesian: What is the Difference?

Do you think the words “artisan” and “artesian” belong to new-age, eco-friendly lingo?Do these two words mean the same thing?Are they pronounced differently, or do they sound the same?In this article, I will define these two words, ...

More So Vs. Moreso: Which is the Correct Spelling?

More so and moreso mean the same the thing. But which spelling should we use? Here is the simple answer: The two-word phrase, more so, is the official spelling and, as such, it is considered the correct spelling. The one-word phrase, m...

Regard vs. Regards: Which is Correct?

Do we say, “in regard to” or “in regards to”?Do I “send you my regard” or “send you my regards”?Do you end your correspondence “with best regard” or “with best regards”?"Regard" or "regards." How do we know which one to use?In...

Bait vs. Bate: Do You Know the Difference?

You know the expression, “…with bated/baited breath…” What do you think? Is it spelled "bait” or “bate”? Are you sure?The words “bait” and “bate” are homophones, which means they are pronounced the same, but their spelling ...

Today’s Slang: 15 Traditional Words That Have New Meanings

Slang is often invented and used by the youth of each generation. These new words, or new ways of using existing words, provide the young with a way of defining their identity, separate from their parents and from the adults of their time. When using...

Curmudgeon or Smart Aleck: Which Would You Rather Be?

Would you rather be a “curmudgeon” or a “smart aleck”?  Although these words are usually used in a negative context, they can both be given a positive slant, as well.  In this article, we will discuss the word “curmudgeo...

Media Literacy for Parents of School-Age Children

Children are being brainwashed daily by the media. And so are we. Your school-age children have grown up in a world influenced by media, and they intuitively understand the nuances in a way that older generations generally do not. Assume th...

What Is an Archetype?

We use the word “archetype” in our daily language to refer to a prototype or a perfect model for something. For example, we might say: “She is the archetype of a successful teacher.” Archetypes exist at the micro as well as the macr...

Hypothesis vs. Prediction

In our daily life, we are constantly using hypotheses and predictions to make logical, factual decisions. Although both Hypotheses and Predictions are types of guesses, in what ways are they different?What Is a Hypothesis?A hypothesis is a guess...

Gaslighting and The Metaverse: 2 Popular Words

In today’s article, I have described Gaslighting and The Metaverse: 2 Popular Words.  Although not new, these two words have increased in popularity in the last few years. Continue reading to learn what they mean."Gaslighting"- What is it...

Fahrenheit vs. Celsius

The Fahrenheit Temperature Scale and the Celsius Temperature Scale are both systems which measure weather temperatures. • What is the history of these two systems?• What are the differences between these two systems? ...

Tautology: Definition and Best Examples

Are you redundant when you write?The word tautology refers to a phrase in which the same meaning is expressed twice. The word comes from the Greek “tauto” meaning “same” and “logy" meaning “logic.” The use of tautology in your...

4 of the World's Oldest Languages

What do the Lithuanian language, the Tamil language, the Hebrew language, and the language of Farsi have in common? They are 4 of the World's Oldest Languages!Let’s Consider the Life of a LanguageFor about 10,000 years, humans have been c...

3 Online Words Of The Year: Catphishing, Ghosting, Doxing

What Are Catphishing, Ghosting, and Doxing?The Internet provides us with an unparalleled amount of information and opportunities. Hand in hand with digital technologies are new dangers, and there is new vocabulary that has been invented to describe t...

Suppression vs. Repression

“Suppression” and “Repression” are two terms that are often used (and confused) in daily language. • Do you know the difference between “suppression” and “repression?” • Do you use these two words correctly? To unde...

5 of the World’s Newest Languages

In this article, we will be looking at five of the world’s newest languages. The formation of a language is a slow-moving, living process that is influenced by many factors. Historically, trade and exploration were the primary catalysts f...

Tips for Learning a Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language can be challenging, especially for an adult. It takes motivation, energy, and perseverance. In this article, I will share some tips about activities and attitudes that will help you succeed in learning a foreign langu...

Defamation vs. Slander vs. Libel

Defamation, slander, and libel are often used interchangeably, and their meanings are often confused. Do they mean the same thing?These three terms belong to the same area of law and they all concern communication that falsely degrades the chara...

Language vs. Dialect

There is a fine line between a language and a dialect. In this article, you will learn about their differences and their similarities.  There are linguists that believe that all languages evolved from one common human language. Al...

Time for Easy Learning: Simple Tips to Improve Your Grammar

It would be more effective to understand how to form sentences and their structure properly, so grab some tricks on how to make it efficiently. Start from the Basics & Review It From Time to TimeDoes it seem you have already learned all the ...

Democracy vs. Republic

In this article, we will explore the differences and similarities between a "democracy" and a "republic". What is a Democracy?In a "democracy," the majority rule provides the basis for the system; it is the citizens of the country who essen...