Lucas

Lucas is an English teacher who also specializes in covering important U.S. news and policy updates. He focuses on topics such as IRS changes, Social Security news, and U.S. government education policies, helping learners and readers stay informed through clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand explanations. His work combines language education with practical insights into current American systems and regulations.

The Power of Nonverbal Communication in Language

The Power of Nonverbal Communication in Language

Nonverbal communication transmits up to 93% of a message’s emotional impact through body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone, amplifying or contradicting spoken ...

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The Influence of Latin and Greek on the Development of English

The Influence of Latin and Greek on the Development of English

Latin and Greek profoundly shaped English vocabulary, contributing 29% and 6-12% respectively, especially in science, law, medicine, and philosophy, via direct borrowings, roots, and ...

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The Age of Shakespeare English in the Early Modern Era

The Age of Shakespeare: English in the Early Modern Era

Early Modern English emerged around 1500, bridging Middle English dialects to today’s flexible tongue during Shakespeare’s lifetime (1564-1616), fueled by Renaissance humanism, printing, and ...

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The Rise of English From Anglo-Saxon to Global Language

The Rise of English: From Anglo-Saxon to Global Language

English rose from Anglo-Saxon dialects spoken by 5th-century invaders to a global lingua franca with 1.5 billion users, shaped by invasions, trade, and empire. ...

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How English Reflects Global Diversity

How English Reflects Global Diversity

English mirrors humanity’s mosaic through vast loanwords, hybrid varieties, and cultural adaptations, absorbing over 60% of its lexicon from global sources to embody inclusivity. ...

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The Global Reach of English A Diverse Language Across Continents

The Global Reach of English: A Diverse Language Across Continents

English thrives as a global lingua franca with over 1.5 billion speakers, evolving into localized varieties shaped by history, culture, and contact across Kachru’s ...

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The Joy of Learning a New Language

The Joy of Learning a New Language

Learning a new language sparks profound joy through discovery, connection, and personal growth, transforming brains and opening cultural worlds. Polyglots describe it as addictive ...

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Language and Literature A Celebration of Wordsmiths

Language and Literature: A Celebration of Wordsmiths

Wordsmiths master English’s nuances, crafting narratives that shape culture, evoke emotions, and challenge societies through timeless prose, poetry, and drama. From Shakespearean sonnets to ...

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English and the Arts How Language Inspires Creativity

English and the Arts: How Language Inspires Creativity

English language fuels artistic expression across disciplines, providing tools for metaphor, rhythm, and narrative that spark imagination in literature, music, visual arts, and performance. ...

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Program Giving $500 Monthly Checks to Americans Extended Into 2026

Program Giving $500 Monthly Checks to Americans Extended Into 2026

Cook County’s move to lock in long-term guaranteed income—right as a sitting U.S. president pitches $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks—feels like one of those moments ...

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