Words did not spring out of nowhere – the language we use has developed throughout history and the words you use come from many different places around the world. With a little knowledge you can work ...

We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...

You have seen the cartoons. A gaunt man in a white robe with a long white beard carries a sign that reads, “repent.” A smarty-pants caption accompanies the cartoon. For most people, repentance means ...

There are spelling rules to follow when you add prefixes to words. Watch this clip to learn to learn more about these rules and see some examples. Root words are the basic words that are used to form ...

We web writers at the CBC publish thousands of words every day, and we try to spell them correctly. But then you find yourself writing "fiery" and it doesn't create a squiggly red line to say it's ...