Evolution of Language: Spellings and Use Change, So Can We

Frequently, we see words being changed in order to use them for a new purpose. This is especially obvious within the realm of technology. If we’re so willing to allow these changes, why are we scared of minor stylistic differences?

Grammer Some Important Things

Champion of the grammar is defined as follows:

"Grammar is a study of language by specialists, is to establish rules and principles are more or less instinctively or unconsciously by native speakers."

Grammar and The Men That Defend It

A reaction to John Simon’s piece "Why Good English Is Good for You" dealing with the nature of Grammar and the people who defend them.
John Simon’s piece from:Lang, Paul C. The English Language Debate: One Nation, One Language? Hillside, NJ: Enslow, 1995. Print.

Five Tips to Sounding More Intelligent in Speech and in Writing

Tips on the practice of speech as well as writing and the benefits of good linguistics.

Author Credentials: four years of High School debate, First place awards from school magazines (Helicon, Torch) and journals (Euphonium) for outstanding essays.

Commonly Mistaken Linguistics Terms (Homophone, Homonym, Etc…)

This article explains the difference between linguistics terms.

Language Changes Grammar

Grammar is Not Unto Itself
Grammar is important for the understanding of our language and our meaning. However, grammar is not so sacred that it can never change. Grammar is but one part of our language, and our language is always changing.

Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior as a Text for Critical Reading

A critical analysis of Maxine Hong Kingston’s novel "The Woman Warrior: Memories of a Girlhood Among Ghosts" when used as a literary text in a classroom format.

Principles of Stylistics

Stylistics, its linguistic “character”, its relevance and its importance.

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