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Category: Language

Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Correct Someone for Mispronouncing a Word

November 1, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Language, Psychology

Correcting mispronunciations may seem harmless, but experts reveal it can harm confidence and reinforce cultural or social biases.

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10 Origins Behind Everyday Phrases You Still Use

October 25, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Culture, Etymology, History, Idioms, Language

These everyday phrases hide surprising origins, from boxing rings to Greek elections, showing how history continues to shape modern English.

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8 Words We Use Every Day That Were Invented by Accident

October 10, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Etymology, History, Language, Linguistics, Word Origins

Some of our most familiar words weren’t planned at all they were happy accidents that shaped the way we speak today.

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8 Phrases We Use All The Time That You Won’t Believe Are 100 Years Old

October 9, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Culture, Etymology, History, Idioms, Language

Uncover everyday phrases over 100 years old and explore the surprising stories behind words we use every single day.

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8 Mountain Villages Where You Can Still Hear Old Dialects

September 16, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Culture, Dialects, Language, Mountains, Travel

Journey to 8 remote mountain villages where ancient dialects still echo, carrying the voices of history and tradition.

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Three New Tiktok Slangs Officially Enter the Cambridge Dictionary

August 18, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Dictionary, Internet Culture, Language, Slang, Social Media

Viral slang now enters Cambridge Dictionary as lasting modern vocabulary.

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10 Things Americans Say That Sound Totally Rude Abroad

July 29, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Communication, Culture, Etiquette, Language, Travel

From sarcasm to tipping habits, these everyday American phrases may accidentally offend abroad. Learning local etiquette makes a big difference.

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