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The Art of Words: Six Websites That Honor Word Usage

There is no question that words are beautiful and every language is unique. For some people the mastery of words come from a deep-rooted interest in word origins and translations. While other people amazedly create new ways the world uses the words that their culture has to use. Let’s take a look at how people are using the words we use today.

The study of words over a lifetime normally allows for a lively conversation among persons of similar interests in word mastery. We humans rely on words to communicate our needs and desires within the confines of like speaking communities. The better understanding we have regarding the words we select to use during the times we need to use them, will improve the chance our requests are granted without miscommunication.

On the Internet there are thousands of wonderful websites that celebrate the history of words and illustrating the brilliance that words create when used correctly. After careful consideration I have found these websites perfect for people who desire deeper understanding of the words the world uses everyday or sometimes-in rare circumstances.

  1. Extelligence

    Discover new words that are rarely used in the world and are archaic and creative when used correctly. Extelligence is an archaic and creative online dictionary that broadens that vocabulary universe.
  2. China Page

    The Chinese language is one of the oldest languages in the world and an art form to write. The Chinese vocabulary consists of uniquely written characters that have the appearance of fine art that has successfully reached deeper in the soul than any other language has managed to evolve. Prepare to introduce yourself to the Chinese language and the beauty laying within its meaning.
  3. Lyrics and Songs

    In my opinion, songwriters have mastered the way that the world expresses one's self through the clever construction of grouping the words that are used writing a song. A lot can be learned reading through song lyrics, but if that is not your thing, then you can locate the lyrics to your favorite songs, so that you may follow along with the musicians that perform the songs.
  4. A Way with Words

    Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, are the host of the public radio's lively language show. The English language is the focus of the show's core audience and the two knowledge hosts take calls from their listeners about linguistic disputes, grammatical pet peeves, the origins of words and phrases, and curious regional expressions.
  5. Fun with Words

    As beautiful as the English language is, it also can be quite fun to toy with the words that we use everyday. Dive in headfirst and start having some light-hearted fun with the words that pour from your mouth daily. This website offers a comprehensive selection of word activities and in-depth study of individual letter groupings to wordplay not commonly exercised in everyday conversation.
  6. For the Love of Word

    This is an article devoted to introducing new word websites that provide unique activities and learning experiences for people wanting to master the words that they use. Of course, there are activities for writers to challenge their writing craftsmanship within the confines of a strict set of guidelines created by its creators.
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Comments (3)
#1 by Big Franken Scent, Mar 13, 2008
Words are beautiful! Nice article.
#2 by Nelson Doyle, Mar 16, 2008
Thank you both for your kind comments.

Martha Barnette, the domain name belongs to my publisher Triond and I am only one content writer that routinely publishes with Triond.

I checked out your website and thought that your program was a perfect fit for this article. I believe that many other writers, readers and generally anyone who loves learning new words would find interesting and useful.

God Bless and Have a Wonderful Wordy Day.

Nelson Doyle
#3 by JT TILL, Jun 15, 2008
Nelson:
Loved this article. Very Good. Sorry I called you Norman on the last article. Slip of the mouse(and brain)...
JT
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