Survey reveals the Americanisms that are slipping most into British children's speech

Of 10,000 U.K. teachers surveyed, 50% reported hearing their students say "trash" or "garbage" instead of the more typical ...
The Washington Post

These are the most American and most British words, according to our data

The owner of the Cornish Arms adjusts a British flag next to a U.S. flag displayed at the pub in St. Ives, England, in 2021. (Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty Images) Column by Andrew Van Dam American English ...
The Economist

Americans are chuffed as chips at British English

Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English. By Ben Yagoda. Princeton University Press; 288 pages; $24.95 and £20 British intellectuals enjoy bewailing the influx of Americanisms into the ...

Master your vocabulary: 10 ancient English words that are still used in conversations

Language is like a living organism, it changes, grow, and evolves over time. And yet, a few words from times long past have ...
William & Mary

Virtual Conversation Partner Program

Language and cultural competency are key skills for success in today's globalized society! The Virtual Conversation Partner Program (VCPP) is a program that matches new international students with ...
The Verge

Google adds AI conversation practice for English language learners

The speaking practice feature creates an AI bot that keeps up a conversation with users who are learning to speak English. The speaking practice feature creates an AI bot that keeps up a conversation ...
The Daily Free Press

Speaking the language of friendship: the CELOP Conversation Partner Program

This semester, I decided to join the CELOP Conversation Partner Program. My initial intention was to improve my language abilities, but I’ve also gained something much more valuable: a close friend.