Here are correct pronunciations of Oregon, Willamette, Champoeg, Chemeketa, Deschutes, Grand Ronde, Idanha, Lebanon, Malheur, ...

Each person has a skill that sets them apart from their peers. Some people can sing or juggle and others know how to dance.

It’s common to be told that filler words are bad, whether you’re in an in-person interview or chatting online, but avoiding them outright can worsen communication.

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Babs Haggin-Roy recalls growing up in Illinois, the second daughter of deaf parents. Their home was quiet. No music, no ...

When global business leader Priya Morioka was a child, she watched neighbors in her immigrant community struggle to renew drivers licenses, schedule doctor appointments, or talk to teachers during ...

‘You’re talking to yourself again.’ This comment comes from an old friend, and it’s directed at me. The word ‘again’ tells you that this is not the first time she’s made this observation. Yes, I’m a ...

Our pronunciations of some of 2025's most popular words has been put under scrutiny, revealing what we're most commonly saying wrong. Language-learning platform Babbel curated the list with the ...

I was sent an article listing words that people pronounce differently around the U.S., so I decided to share how I say each one as someone from Eastern Kentucky. Join me as I go through these tricky ...

President Donald Trump posted a series of anti-immigration messages on Thanksgiving, one of which included a slur. In a Truth Social post, Trump used the "r-word" to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrew Cowell, University of Colorado Boulder (THE CONVERSATION) I was hired at the ...

If you've heard "goblin mode" or "swiftie" lately, it's thanks to them: Young girls are more innovative with language than any other group, linguists say. Young women check their phones on a fire ...