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- May 21, 2025

Using Antidote Web With Your Software

Antidote Web can integrate with the same local software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) as the desktop version of Antidote. See the list of applications compatible to learn more.

Once you have added the necessary connectors, you can run Antidote Web directly from any compatible software jus...

Language Matters - December 2, 2024

Englishes Abound

English can seem virtually inescapable in today’s world, but it has only recently become a truly global language. Let’s look at how this came to be, and what forms the language takes around the globe.

Word Stories - November 5, 2024

Remember, Remember

This Word Stories instalment invites you to remember the history behind some common words associated with Guy Fawkes Day, when British loyalists around the world celebrate the failure of a plot to blow up the English Parliament on November 5, 1605.

Language Matters - October 1, 2024

You Can Say That Again!

Have you ever noticed a phrase that repeats itself? This article discusses the usage of reduplication in English, through word formation, intensification and clarification.

Word Stories - September 2, 2024

School Terms

The beginnings of formal education date back to the ancient world, and many words we associate with school life have surprising roots in the past. This instalment of Word Stories highlights the origins of some words that characterize modern school life.

Language Matters - August 1, 2024

Grammaticalization: When Factual Words Disappear Into Function

Words like the are luxuries that many languages get along fine without. English hasn’t always had the definite article the, either. So where do such words come from, and how do they catch on? Learn all about it in this instalment of Language Matters!

Word Stories - July 5, 2024

Terms of Engagement

A lot has changed over the centuries, but sporting events still provide a very public stage for the high drama of tragedy and triumph. This Word Stories instalment shines a spotlight on the long pedigrees of some common words related to athletic effort and competition.

Language Matters - June 7, 2024

Words That Pack a Punch

Some words charm the ear with pizzazz and others thud without melody, but can word sounds exude other qualities: size, shape, or even disgust? Enter the world of sound symbolism!

Word Stories - May 1, 2024

I Like Coffee, I Like Tea

Will you be celebrating International Tea Day on May 21? From a word lover’s point of view, it’s a good time to reflect on the impressive history of our daily caffeine fixes. Take a quick coffee break, then, and savour these delicious, stimulating stories of the world’s favourite hot drinks.