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The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)
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The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.
10 Completely Wrong Ways to Use Commas
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Confused on how to use commas? You're not alone. Read about 10 completely wrong ways to use commas at HowStuffWorks.
The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
How the Trolley Problem Works
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The trolley problem looks to explore the concept of human morality and a philosophical view of consequentialism. Learn about the trolley problem.
How Sign Language Works
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Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
England Attempts to Clamp Down on Exclamation Points!
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Anyone who has received a text or an email has seen the wild proliferation of the once rarely used exclamation point.
How 'Schoolhouse Rock!' Works
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'Schoolhouse Rock!' taught kids of the '70s and '80s a lot, from history to science to grammar, in a fun way. Learn about the cartoon at HowStuffWorks.
How has technology changed the way we conduct business?
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Current business technology allows you to order drive-up fast food from another country. See how business technology has changed the way we do business.
6 Punctuation Marks That Don't Exist But Totally Should
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If you've felt limited by periods, commas and exclamation points, we get it. HowStuffWorks found six punctuation marks that don't exist but should.
Grammar Rules on When to Use a Semicolon
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Knowing when to use a semicolon is a matter of remembering that a semicolon is a cross between a pause and a period.