Imagine someone writing out the numbers one through 1,000—the word forms, not the numbers. One, two, three, four…and so on. Eventually, this person might start to notice the conspicuous absence of one ...

There isn't a single number before 1,000 that contains the second most common letter in the alphabet. Mind = blown! Hard to believe, right? Read on to find out exactly where this letter makes its ...

We've heard time and time again that the best way to learn a new language is immerse yourself in it completely. But when you do that, you still need a foundation to build on. Over at the Guardian, ...

This picture book of 1000 first words will broaden young childrens vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. The inviting pages are filled with pictures, word labels, and ...

Learning a new language can be tricky, but how many words do you need to know before you can actually get by in a foreign tongue? That was the question posed to BBC Radio 4's More or Less programme by ...

Learning a new language can be tricky, but how many words do you need to know before you can actually get by in a foreign tongue? That was the question posed to BBC Radio 4's More or Less programme by ...