English

Loanwords are words that are borrowed from another language. But that's an odd thing to call them, says Mike Pilewski. A loan is temporary; we expect it to be repaid.

It's OK to mispronounce words in a foreign language, but do avoid the V-as-W mistake. Mike Pilewski explains why.

Joanna Westcombe considers the role of waterproof trousers in the future of English.

An inflation of intensifiers has been corrupting the English language, says Mike Pilewski.

Language Editor Joanna Westcombe talks about Bible language, singing, and sheep.

Eamonn Fitzgerald writes: "Throw enough mud, and some will stick."