Tag Archives: English

Ten Words We Should Revive

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Sometimes contemporary language fails to provide the nuance required to adequately express our thoughts and opinions. Here are some that I encourage you to sprinkle throughout everyday conversations to confound and entertain.  

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Speaking Of

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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“When coffee is gone, it’s over.”

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Language-learning app Duolingo has opened a “Museum of Wonky English” in Harajuku, Tokyo, and is giving mundane phrases that have been mistranslated new and novel meanings. Duolingo is inviting people to step into its Museum of Wonky English, a tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading →

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What’s The Word

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

If you haven’t heard about the daily word game Wordle, you must have been off on a silent retreat somewhere. Launched in October, with no fanfare whatsoever, the simple little online game has gone viral, with millions of users. Josh Wardle built … Continue reading →

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Hogy Mondjak

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

There’s no denying the fact that American travelers in Europe benefit from the widespread European proficiency in English. But after visiting most countries in Europe, I can testify that the advantage of being a native speaker of the 21st century’s … Continue reading →

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