A List of Language Variations

Linguists categorise varieties of language, some refer to rules and word usage, vocabulary or others refer to the way a language has adapted culturally.  All terms cover differences in pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

The Utilisation of the English Language: Accents, Dialects and Varieties

The English language has matured into so many different forms over the years, and is spoken in; US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.  English language can also be found as a national language in countries such as Hong Kong and South Africa.  

What You Need to Know About the Global Reading Crisis that is Happening Today

As time has passed there has been a slow erosion of one of the most basic and important parts of human living.  The ability to read.  

Have You Ever Been Caught Off-Guard By a Writing/Publishing Scam?

A couple of days ago I received an email from what looked like a member of staff at KDP telling me that "my content may not fully comply with Kindle Direct Publishing guidelines."

The Utilisation of the English Language: How English Language is Used

With 2 billion speakers in the world today, English is the most commonly spoken language.  

The Structure of the English Language: Spelling

Alphabets and Early Writing Systems

Christian missionaries, along with church officials, brought in an alphabetic writing system based on the Roman alphabet in the 600s.  Incantations, poems, and curses, were written in an early Germanic writing system and came from the same system as the Roman alphabet.