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History of the English Language
Collection of links maintained at University of Vermont.
http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/hel/hel.html
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The Xtag Project
Lexicalized Tree Adjoining Grammar (TAG) project, a geometric method for analysing English grammar.
http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~xtag/
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The American Language by H.L. Mencken
Online publication of the full text of a classic book on the history and nature of American English, with particular attention paid to the discrepancies between British and American English.
http://www.bartleby.com/185/
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Alt.Usage.English FAQ
Newsgroup discussing English usage, maintained by Mark Israel.
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/alt-usage-english-faq/
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World Wide Words
More than 1400 pages which explore the history, evolution, byways, quirks, and curiosities of the English language. A weekly newsletter is sent by e-mail and RSS.
http://www.worldwidewords.org/
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Alan Cooper's Homonyms
Extensive list of homonyms/homophones in American English from various sources, along with links.
http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym.html
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Survey of English Usage
University College (London) researchers focusing on grammar and linguistics, plus world-wide usage. Includes the "Internet Grammar of English".
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/english-usage/
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English Contrasted
Native and non-native English-language accents are demonstrated from around the world, through the use of downloadable sound files.
http://www.geocities.com/mafjrcall/
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List of Banished Words
Annual list published by Lake Superior State University of words that should be banished from the English language for misuse, overuse, and just general uselessness.
http://www.lssu.edu/banished/
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Common Errors in English
Clear and concise explanation of the difference between correct and incorrect usage in American English spelling, grammar and idiom, with entertaining examples.
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
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