- Alan Cooper's Homonyms
- Lists of words with the same pronunciations and spelling but of different meaning.
- American Dialect
- Covers scholarly and literary worlds of dialectology, synthesis of various conflicting studies, and resource lists.
- American Propriety Eponyms
- Database serves as reference for various American products and increases brand recognition and awareness.
- Barlteby – American Language
- Defines distinguishing characteristics of American English. Contains bibliographic record, subject index, and word and phrase list.
- BBC Radio 4: Roots of English
- Companion site to the radio programme which explored the origins and roots of the English language, with sections on dialects, the spread of English around the world, and evolving English.
- Be/Have Variation with Intransitive Verbs during the Restoration Period
- Aims to study the be/have paradigm and examines contexts and parameters used by the two variant forms. With overall survey of the data.
- The Best of British: The American's Guide to Speaking British
- Presents an extensive and often humourous look at the differences in language between British English and US English.
- English Contrasted
- Explores regional variations of the language and learn the culture of English speaking countries. Includes recognition and understanding of various accents and rhythms of speech.
- English Grammar Gone Awry
- Guide gives attention to common words and expression errors, and promotes proper use of the language.
- English Speaking Union (ESU) - Scotland
- An independent member of the ESU international network, dedicated to the promotion of international friendship and human achievement through the English language; includes details of their programmes, membership, and history.
- English-Speaking Union (ESU)
- An international charity that aims to promote "global understanding through the shared use of the English language". Includes details of UK and international branches, conferences, and their debating, public speaking, scholarship and student exchange programmes.
- History of the English Language
- Discusses pre-historic grammar information and provides resource for the old, middle and early modern English period, and course materials.
- International Dialects of English Archive
- Repository of primary source recordings, unscripted speech, and sound files of different dialects and accents.
- Lake Superior State University – Banish Word List
- Proposes collection of misuse, overuse, and general uselessness of English words.
- Language Links
- Outline includes grammar and usage, columns and magazines, newsgroups, references, word games and play, and vocabulary development.
- Nautical Origins of Some Common Expressions
- Explains figures of speech and everyday expressions in marine terms.
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