Lots of help from readers on this. Many thanks to all. One I especially liked: “Mr. Derbyshire, I cannot think of a better instruction in English grammar than a concerned parent not accepting ...

A self-identified "cringey" California English teacher claimed she combats "white supremacy" "B.S." in her classroom by teaching students about the overemphasized importance of grammar usage and ...

Basically, kids aren't able to "code switch" -- shift between standard grammar and the abbreviations used in text messages, Sundar said. Those abbreviations have essentially become the words for them.

English Grammar Tips: Mastering English grammar is a crucial step in a child's educational journey, laying the foundation for effective communication and academic success. As children progress ...

Children's use of creative spelling and grammar while texting does not stop them learning the rules of formal English, a study suggests.

Children’s ability to distinguish one rhythm from another may be connected to how well they form sentences when they speak, a recent study from Vanderbilt University in Nashville found. “In ...

To use grammar, the rules need to be in our brains, not in our hands. Devices can assist our brains but not replace them. Without grammar, it is hard to communicate effectively.

Grammar is a complex and exclusively human ability, yet by the age of three most children can make grammatically correct sentences. Children with G-SLI, however, continue to make grammatical ...

It's not news that people who type text messages, emails, and social media updates in textese are losing their grip on English grammar. But for kids who come of age with a smartphone attached to ...

“Grammar is my litmus test,” the C.E.O. of iFixit wrote recently in the Harvard Business Review. “If job hopefuls can’t distinguish between ‘to’ and ‘too,’ their applications go ...