Choosing between a British or American English accent depends on your goals, native language, and exposure to content. American English is often clearer and easier due to straightforward pronunciation ...

We sometimes call it "the Queen's English" or "BBC English." You know the type of thing: a crisp, cut-glass, slightly nasal voice saying "how now brown cow." It was the accent used by the English ...

British English accents are far more varied than many learners realize. This lesson shares an interesting and often overlooked fact about British accents, helping students better understand ...

During the prelude to the War of 1812, Britain was forcibly conscripting American sailors into the British navy by claiming the sailor had a British accent and was actually British. Had the American ...

Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a ...

With immigration on the rise, the use of English as a second language is sweeping the world. People who have grown up speaking French, Italian, Mandarin or any other language are now expected to be ...

A popular language-learning app has added a new feature that lets users practice speaking Spanish, English, and Hindi while ...