E nglish is a very rich language, replete with a wealth of idioms, expressions, and turns of phrase to express any thought, ...

A good friend of mine grew up in Lebanon and spoke both Arabic and French. He came here for college, speaking no English. He learned the language from books and ...

It has been common over the last century to see the United States as the dominant cultural exporter, shaping the global palette with blue jeans, rock-and-roll and the American idiom. When I was at ...

A large portion of this slang comes from AAVE, a longstanding source of American slang. However, its appropriation by non-Black communities raises important ethical concerns.

It has been common over the last century to see the United States as the dominant cultural exporter, shaping the global palette with blue jeans, rock-and-roll and the American idiom. When I was at ...

Geez, darn, babe - proving that American slang has its roots in the Irish American urban experience. Irish words litter New York City slang.