So there’s always more to learn and an opportunity to dive into the enigmatic English language. For instance, you’ll definitely be surprised to learn what the most complicated word in English is.

An organization called Global Language Monitor estimates there are more than 900,000 words in the English language, and more are being added every day. Alex Chadwick talks with Paul Payack ...

Download an MP3 audio interview with the author here, or sign up for Slate’s free daily podcast on iTunes.. How many words are there in the English language? No one knows. But that hasn’t ...

The “ette” sound is another unsung hero of the English language. The word “shadow” is a little abrupt—and shadows in ... also find out how many words are there in the English language. ...