As a refresher, syntax describes sentence structure—how words are arranged grammatically and what parts of speech they use.

Psychologists argue that human languages may adapt more like biological organisms than previously thought and that the more common and popular the language, the simpler its construction to facilitate ...

Language (words and phrases) and structure (the order of ideas in a text) are the methods used by writers. This video explores those methods, used to create effective characters, setting, narratives ...

A new study by a New Zealand researcher provides strong evidence for Africa as the birthplace of human language. An analysis of languages from around the world suggests that, like our genes, human ...

In the exams, you’ll demonstrate your understanding of non-fiction text types, their intended audience and purpose, and how the writer has used language and structure. Tasks can also focus on ...

A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments, according to ...