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The most common language spoken in every US state besides English
Chances are, there's plenty you didn't know about your home state.For example, you might not know that excluding English, French is the most common language spoken at home in Maine.We set out to find...
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I signed up for an Italki account to see why it's a leading platform for...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.We've all heard that learning another...
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6 things only New Yorkers say, according to linguists
From Barbara Streisand to Al Pacino, Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump, New Yorkers have made their legendary dialect the most recognizable in North America, according to sociolinguist William Labov.But...
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One of Trump's favorite phrases was named the 2017 Word of the Year
The American Dialect Society named "fake news" the 2017 Word of the Year.It said President Donald Trump helped change the definition of fake news from disinformation presented as news to "actual news...
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9 things only Southerners say
Southern Americans are well known for their distinctive dialect of English.From its country twang to its unique vocabulary, there is a lot that sets Southern English apart from other US dialects....
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9 phrases only MBAs understand
Every industry has its own lingo. Business-school jargon may be especially perplexing to outsiders.To help clear up some of the confusion, we asked two MBA grads about the most unusual terms and...
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7 words and phrases only lawyers understand
Every job has its own unique vocabularyLegal professions are no exception — in fact, lawyers might use more confusing words and phrases than people in any other field.From "upstanding" to "wobbler," we...
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20 words that you're probably using incorrectly
There are advanced words you can add to your vocabulary to make yourself sound smarter— just make sure that you're using them correctly.While definitions have been known to shift based on the way a...
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People are bashing NYC bar after it instituted an anti-Kardashian rule on its...
Continental bar in New York City put a notice on its window banning the word "literally." They later changed the sign to say "Stop Kardashianism now." After the signs were posted on Twitter, the bar...
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I've been learning French on the Duolingo app for over a year now — here's...
Many often count learning a new language among their New Year's resolutions, and given how we live in the digital age, many require an app for such a task. Enter Duolingo. The platform is one of the...
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People with depression use language differently — here’s how to spot it
Studies have shown that people suffering from depression are more inclined to use certain words and phrases. Those in a depressive state tend to regularly use first person singular pronouns, such as...
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25 words you should use on your resume if you want to get more interviews
It is easy to use cliched language in a resume, which may give off a bad impression to prospective employers. This can be avoided by using 'success verbs' in place of 'action verbs', and by...
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8 things Southerners say differently than everyone else
People in the American South have one of the most famous dialects in the United States, from their distinctive drawl to the versatile pronoun "y'all."And there are some things Southerners say...
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7 tips to make learning a new language on Duolingo much easier
Duolingo is a simple and fun way to get started learning the basics of a new language. I've been using the app for a little over a year now to teach myself French. I'm no master just yet, but I've...
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11 words only doctors understand
If you've ever spent time in a hospital or doctor's office, you know that people in medicine seem to have their own language. But while doctors may throw around a lot of jargon, there's often a simple...
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8 things people say that sound nice, but aren't
Everyone likes getting compliments.But sometimes, even the nicest-sounding compliments are actually insults in disguise. Worse yet, you may not even realize it when your own words could be hurting...
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12 business clichés you should stop using if you want to be taken seriously
By using certain clichéd phrases in a business context, you might be making a bad impression. Use of the word 'girlboss' may irritate co-workers, as it can be demeaning to women in leadership roles....
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14 words recruiters say you should never use on your LinkedIn profile
Using certain words in your LinkedIn profile can seem unprofessional and repetitive to potential employers. Avoid vague and overly complicated terms such as 'strategic' or 'leverage,' as they can seem...
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10 words that have different meanings in the US and the UK
There are a number of terms that have one meaning in America and another in the United Kingdom. The British refer to a pencil eraser as a 'rubber', whereas in the United States it's another term for a...
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10 words and phrases only amateurs use at the office
There are certain phrases that can give a bad impression when used in a work environment. Avoid saying things like, "this might be wrong" or "let me know," as they suggest uncertainty and a lack of...
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