Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...
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Murder on the 'Orientate' Express

Q: Is "orientate" a valid word? I always thought it was just "orient," but I hear people say things like "I have to orientate myself." - A. LaCroix, New Britain, Conn. A: "Orientate," which first ...
Columbia’s Department of English and Comparative Literature has played a significant role in the history of literary study in the U.S. and abroad since its inception in 1899. At that time, Columbia ...