The Local Government Association in the UK has published a list of 250 jargon words that can bamboozle the public.
The Local Government Association in the UK has published a list of 250 jargon words that can bamboozle the public.
Some of the words included are "wellderly" meaning healthy elderly people, "webinars" or online presentations and "thought showers" implying brainstorming.
Crosswords, Puzzles, Reading Help Boost "Memory Among the Less Educated"
To boost memory power, frequently engaging in mental exercises such as word games, puzzles and reading may help less educated people, say researchers.
To boost memory power, frequently engaging in mental exercises such as word games, puzzles and reading may help less educated people, say researchers.
It advises checking the plain English section of the website idea.gov.uk.
"Information should be understood first time round by the public," the Daily Express quoted Chrissie Maher, founder of the Plain English Campaign, as saying. (ANI)
Most Unusual First Words Uttered by Babies - 'Beer', 'cat', 'Hoover'
'Beer', 'cat' and 'Hoover' happen to be some of the most unusual first words uttered by babies, a new YouGov survey has revealed.
'Beer', 'cat' and 'Hoover' happen to be some of the most unusual first words uttered by babies, a new YouGov survey has revealed.
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Language Expert Says Teens Use Just 800 Different Words a Day
A linguistic experts has said that teenagers use approximately 800 different words a day.
A linguistic experts has said that teenagers use approximately 800 different words a day.
Online Buzzwords of 2009
Popular slang, phrases, news events such as sexting, mini-Madoff, Great Recession, octomom have made it to a list of buzzwords, offering a linguistic look back at 2009.
Popular slang, phrases, news events such as sexting, mini-Madoff, Great Recession, octomom have made it to a list of buzzwords, offering a linguistic look back at 2009.
