Noam Chomsky’s distinction between competence and performance has been controversial in linguistics and psycholinguistics for 50 years. The proponents of generative grammar presuppose it and rely on ...

Mastering English grammar is crucial for effective communication, moving beyond rote memorization to evidence-based strategies. This article synthesizes linguistic research and practical experience, ...

A revolutionary shift is required in the realm of English language teaching to empower learners in acquiring linguistic competence. The current approaches, methods, strategies, and techniques in ...

Controversy surrounds the suggestion that recursion is a uniquely human computational ability that enables language. A study now finds this ability in a songbird and ...

Most of us have encountered them at some point, the sticklers for the English language who get visibly riled by a rogue apostrophe or a grammatical slip up. But new research has uncovered some traits ...

The expression “You’re only as good as your word” typically means that if you say you’ll do something, you will do it. Your reputation hinges on your words–and actions. The same holds true for your ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Proper grammar seems to be a thing of the past — why stress about tiny technicalities, right? Wrong. You should be a grammar stickler for ...

John A. Challenger is chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement consulting firm. August 13, 2012 Despite stubbornly high unemployment, many employers lament a shrinking ...