PinnedKamal MansourIt’s you and me, foreverIt’s fascinating when language changes before our very eyes.May 31, 2021May 31, 2021
PinnedKamal MansourThe leave-no-stone-unturned, cut-no-corners turn of phrasePeople learning German often complain about the German penchant to create new words by stacking multiple words together, spelled all in a…May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
Kamal MansourWe really used to say that?If you’ve ever watched ants along a trail, you can observe them moving in two directions like traffic on a highway, winding their way to…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Kamal MansourThe State of English SpellingAntónio, a native speaker of Portuguese, has started to fulfill his ambition of learning English. As a young man, he possesses the energy…Mar 6, 2021Mar 6, 2021
Kamal MansourIt’s Brit-Speak to my Ears“Britain and America are two nations separated by a common language”. We may not know for sure who first made this claim, but is it still…Mar 4, 20211Mar 4, 20211
Kamal MansourGuide to American PronunciationQuick Guide to the Pronunciation of American EnglishFeb 28, 2021Feb 28, 2021
Kamal MansourWhat’s Jacob got to do with Diego?Decades ago, I first came across the name Diego. Unlike numerous Spanish names that have a readily recognizable cognate in English, Diego…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Kamal MansourGot an issue with that?The English language boasts a rich vocabulary that is constantly growing and changing. Not only does English possess an copious number of…Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021
