PinnedKamal MansourIt’s you and me, foreverIt’s fascinating when language changes before our very eyes.3 min read·May 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…5 min read·May 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…4 min read·Mar 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…7 min read·Mar 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…6 min read·Mar 4, 2021--1--1
Kamal MansourGuide to American PronunciationQuick Guide to the Pronunciation of American English7 min read·Feb 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…3 min read·Feb 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…4 min read·Jan 22, 2021----