Language experts agree that no single English language rule exists for terms like "farmers market," "couple's retreat" or ...

The lexicographer Kory Stamper’s new book, Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, is an eloquent defense of a “live and let live” approach to English. Well, you know what they say about ...

Ellen Jovin is not the grammar police. She's more like a grammar guru, a gentle, nonjudgmental guide who knows English isn't etched into a linguistic stone, rigid and unchangeable. Instead, she knows ...

All learners of English encounter problem points on their journey towards mastering the language. A number of readers have sent in queries about English grammar, words and phrases, idioms, style. Here ...

Do you try to use good grammar? That’s great. Chances are your efforts pay off and you’re a better communicator as a result. But if you try too hard, your efforts can backfire. Grammar rules are based ...

Preparing for government exams is more than just memorising facts or practising reasoning questions. Language, especially English grammar, plays a crucial role in determining success. Whether it’s ...