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Top Mispronounced Words of 2025: Can You Say Them?
Language experts from Babbel unveil 2025's most commonly mispronounced words, from drug names to storm titles. Test your pronunciation skills now.
Royal Mail elves sort Santa letters ahead of Christmas
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
1899 Recording Reveals Lost Tasmanian Aboriginal Language
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Raducanu's UK off-season: Learning languages in Bromley
Emma Raducanu reveals why she chose a quiet off-season at home in Bromley over tropical holidays, learning Spanish and French while debunking tabloid rumours. Discover her 2026 preparations.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
Cornish Language Awarded Highest Level of Protection
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Aptly Named Brits: When Names Match Professions
Discover fascinating UK cases of nominative determinism where names perfectly match professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, explore this linguistic phenomenon. Share your own examples!
UK's Most Mispronounced Words Revealed
New research uncovers the words Brits struggle to say, with Irish names Niamh and Saoirse leading the list. Discover if you've been pronouncing them correctly.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes Brits Make
Are you saying Moët and Nike correctly? Discover 20 common pronunciation pitfalls and learn the right way to say them, according to linguistic experts.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
Korean language learning surges in London amid K-culture wave
London experiences unprecedented demand for Korean language classes as K-pop, K-dramas, and cultural exports from South Korea captivate British audiences, creating new educational opportunities across the city.
AI's 'Good Vibes' Analysis Crowns Rizz Word of 2023
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
Border Patrol Spanish use sparks California debate
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
Why British kids sound increasingly American
New research reveals how American English is reshaping the vocabulary of UK children, with terms like 'trash', 'sidewalk', and 'candy' replacing traditional British equivalents in playground conversations.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Bangor University reveals minority languages' surprising survival
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
Airlines adopt gender-neutral language in cabin announcements
Major airlines including British Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic are replacing traditional cabin announcements with inclusive, gender-neutral terminology in a significant industry shift.
Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language
The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.
Why Teaching Children Proper English Matters
An urgent call to preserve traditional English language and manners in an era of declining standards. Discover why teaching children to speak like gentlemen isn't elitist - it's essential for their future success.
AP replaces 'pregnant women' with 'pregnant people'
The Associated Press makes controversial changes to its influential style guide, replacing gender-specific terms like 'pregnant women' with inclusive language like 'pregnant people', sparking debate across media and political circles.
Teen Slang Decoded: The Truth About 'Six' and 'Seven'
New research reveals how young people are using numerical slang like 'six' and 'seven' to navigate social situations and express emotions. Experts explain what parents need to know about this linguistic evolution.
British family's Italian move makes kids fluent speakers
A British family reveals how moving to Italy transformed their children's language skills and family life, offering an inspiring look at starting over abroad.
Migrants required to learn English in UK policy shift
The UK government announces mandatory English language requirements for migrants as part of a sweeping new integration strategy aimed at strengthening community cohesion.
The Most Common Word in the World Revealed
New linguistic research reveals the most commonly used word worldwide, challenging assumptions about language and human communication patterns across cultures.
American baffled by 3 British phrases
An American expat living in Britain has gone viral after sharing three common UK expressions that continue to baffle him, highlighting the ongoing cultural divide between the two nations.
Emma Chisit: Viral Phrase Sparks Politeness Debate
Author Karen Vallance's new book explores how the simple phrase 'Emma Chisit' became a cultural phenomenon and what it reveals about British social etiquette in the digital age.
The hidden meaning behind 'Mrs' shocks social media
Social media users are having their minds blown after discovering the true historical meaning behind the common title 'Mrs' - and it's not what most people assume.