English is a global language, but depending on where it is spoken, the language can differs significantly. British English and American English are two widely spoken languages, with several ...

Understanding the difference between British and American English can save ESL learners from confusion. These two styles may seem similar, but small changes in spelling, vocabulary, and ...

Researchers are working to preserve Black languages like African American English and Black American Sign Language and reduce stigma around them.

A row of Oxford English dictionaries in a school classroom on February 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) Sign up for the On Point newsletter here. American ...

Black Americans have long contributed to the ways in which the English language is used, and now a new research project aims to compile the first Oxford Dictionary of African American English.

Some Black speakers of African American Vernacular English believe the language has been incorrectly chalked up as new vocabulary started by young people.

Oxford University Press has announced a large-scale study that will culminate in the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, the brainchild of historian Henry Louis Gates that will focus on ...