If it is hard for you to understand the difference between a language and a dialect-consider this. Dialects are the siblings of a family known as Language. With common surnames and even some physical ...

A new resolution at the State Capitol is putting a spotlight on Appalachian culture and the way people speak throughout the ...

Philadelphia’s accent is unmistakable, and it’s often a source of pride among residents. What if you understood it better? Would you want to know what makes a Philly accent work the way it does? One ...

KUMAMOTO -- Kumamoto Prefecture has made a special handbook to help foreign residents understand the local dialect. Some ...

On the streets of New Orleans, it’s common to hear a local using this question over the phone. The phrase is a strung together version of “Where are you at,” which seems obvious to southeastern ...

A new book on American English in the Midwest makes Chicago seem exotic. It’s certainly not the title: “Language Variation and Change in the American Midland: A New Look at `Heartland’ English” (John ...

University of Leeds researchers to update groundbreaking 1950s language survey Are you terrified by “harvest men” or “long-legged tailors”? Do you have “ferntickles” or “brunny-spots” on your face? If ...

Much like many industry professionals, Pamela Vanderway first wanted to be an actor, but over the course of her training, a new passion surfaced. “I loved the process of acting, I love what actors do, ...