Anders Svensson: "Bigger than me" is just as good as "Bigger than I"
Language expert Anders Svensson argues that the grammatical distinction between 'bigger than me' and 'bigger than I' is arbitrary and reflects outdated language rules taught to generations of students.
Instead of coffee to go, it will be 'coffee to carry' and in Cyrillic. Russia fights against western influence in language
New laws in Russia compel businesses to change signs and menus to adhere to strict localization rules that reject Western influences.
Formula 1 has new rules and a new language: the 10 terms you need to know and how the broadcast will be
Formula 1 is introducing new regulations and terminology as it prepares for the 2026 season, which will feature shorter cars and enhanced electric motors.
Curling Federation: Canada broke the rules and if they continue to swear, severe penalties will follow
The World Curling Federation issued a verbal warning regarding inappropriate language used by the Canadian captain during a match at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, emphasizing that further misconduct will lead to harsher penalties.
Can you declinate Finnish first names? Only the brightest language genius gets 10/10
A quiz invites readers to test their knowledge of declension rules for Finnish first names, with guidance from language experts.
Anna-Lena Laurén: We still talk about the USA as if it were a country that follows the rules
The article discusses the corrupt nature of language surrounding the USA and highlights the importance of accurately naming events to understand world matters, referring to the kidnapping of Venezuela's president as an example.
A poster about a rule in Croatian language written incorrectly sparked debate
A poorly constructed educational poster in Zagreb about Croatian language rules has drawn criticism from linguists, prompting discussions on social media.