8 verbs that can be pretty confusing
Most likely everyone trying to master English has had problems with these before, so take a look at this great explanatory article over at espressoenglish to learn about the difference…
Word crimes
I'm sure everyone who has anything to do with language has seen the latest video by Weird Al Yankovic. If not, here it is: Although I like the music and…
Permanent errors
It's been too hot to think these days, so I figured some language-related fun is in order. Enjoy these tattoos...
38 Common Spelling and Grammar Errors
Gotta love this guy! If you don't know him yet, enjoy your first taste of John Green from Mental Floss!
I dreamed a dream…. of correct grammar and spelling
Have you ever wanted to scream because of fantastical spelling and toe-curling grammar in posts, comments, e-mails etc.? Well, here's a funny and really well-made little video about a dream…
Google Translate Being Tested
The great BDÜ video comparing the translations of a real flesh-and-blood translator with the results by Google Translate I wrote about here is now also available in English:
How to judge the quality of your translation
Since I'm on a mini-vacation again this week, here's an excerpt from an excellent post from the myGengo blog on how to judge the quality of a translation: Before submitting…
Two languages, same mistake
I was reading The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame - it's a children's story, I know, but it's a classic, too, and I've never read it, so there…