Ambiguous speech production is a common challenge for learners of a second language (L2), but identifying whether the problem ...

Kihm predicts that names linked to ancient civilisations will be a trend in 2026. As well as being a way to reflect a family's own ancestry and heritage, she says, 'ancient civilisations' names, such ...

A recent study explores how Japanese learners of French produce ambiguous speech errors. Using a specialized assessment tool, ...

Beyond the salad bar and hot foods at the 5th Street Station Wegmans, seven people play Scrabble on a rainy Friday night.

Ambiguous speech production is a common challenge for learners of a second language (L2), but identifying whether the problem lies in pronunciation or ...

From sleep masks to help you snooze on that red-eye to a hat to shield you from the sun, here are a dozen gifts that will ...

Choosing a name is often a moment charged with emotion and meaning. What if the beauty of a name could be scientifically measured? A surprising study conducted by a British linguist claims that a name ...

Many grapes are known by multiple names in different countries and regions, yet it’s not always clear just why these names ...

In a world where names and places often challenge our linguistic skills, the recent news cycle has brought forth two significant entries into the list of the most difficult words to pronounce in 2025: ...

Yodel-ay-hee … what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoed through the Alps, and more recently have morphed into popular song and folk music, could soon rea ...

When you pluralize a surname on holiday cards, it's very easy to assume that what worked for one family works for all families. But with every final letter, sometimes even final syllables, there are ...

Chris Smith, baby expert at Formuland, has been tracking naming patterns and predicts that 2026 will see a surge in escapist, media-inspired names: think romantasy novels, historical dramas, and ...