Delve into the world of translation as we discuss the linguistics of words invented by your favourite authors and their voyages from language to language.

Many of the English words we use every day actually come from other languages. Retrace a loanword’s steps on its journey into English and reflect on when it becomes fully integrated into the lexicon.

Good grammar helps us write clearly and precisely. One way to avoid convoluted and confusing writing involves watching out for misplaced modifiers.

Latin has given more than we assume to English. This month’s Language Matters covers all the bases: from the morphemes that pepper our speech to how to properly cite your favourite philosophers.