This paper studies NEED TO, a semi-modal of obligation and necessity, and its semantic/pragmatic functions in the spoken registers of the British National Corpus. The findings show that NEED TO has a ...

These ten strategies will help you sharpen your spoken English skills. Speaking English confidently opens doors to global careers, smooth business interactions, and richer social experiences. Whether ...

People from the corporate world and higher education sectors are increasingly adopting each other’s speech patterns to be more socially inclusive, according to new research published today by ...

In this article, we’ll take a look at the 20 Non-English-Speaking-Countries That Speak the Best English. We’ll also discuss the global importance of English and some key industry stats. To skip the ...

Tony McEnery receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council for The Spoken British National Corpus 2014 project, which is led by Lancaster University and Cambridge University Press.

It’s a rare day that I don’t receive an email chain message complaining that immigrants of color should speak English. It seems that many Americans, including those not living in states bordering ...