For those who boldly violate the Prime Directive by trying to enrich the general public’s understanding of English grammar and thus change the planetary culture, each tiny triumph is something to ...

When you look up a verb in the dictionary you find the infinitive form.‎ In English it’s made up of two words: to swim. ‎ But in French it’s just one, nager. ‎ And if you want to say something more ...

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Do you 'learn to play' or 'learn playing' a musical instrument?

Lexicon Valley has moved! Find new episodes here. Photo illustration by Lisa Larson-Walker. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Listen to Lexicon Valley Episode No. 56: And Infinitum: Subscribe in iTunes ∙ ...