I write in support of the views of recent letter writers concerning the proper use of English within our society. Here are some common misusages of our language in the press, on TV and in other areas: ...

Proper English isn’t correct English. At least, it’s not the only correct English in town. It’s more like a flavor. Or a style. It’s the type of English used in academic and literary as well as ...

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Ian Cushing receives funding from Edge Hill University, the UK Literacy Association, and the British Educational Research Association. Julia Snell receives funding from the University of Leeds, the ...

I receive dozens of phone calls and emails from readers and subscribers each week. I am happy to report that most, perhaps 80 to 90 percent, are polite and respectful. One subscriber called me this ...

Always use "who" if individuals are named. Though many people prefer "who" for all human references, usage experts approve "that" for unnamed people, as in "a man or woman that." The worst choice ...