The internet slang term "LOL" (laughing out loud) has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, to the mild dismay of language purists. But where did the term originate? And is it really a threat ...

Time-saving online abbreviations like LOL, OMG, and IMHO are now part of the official English language. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced the addition of several acronyms to its dictionary ...

How much do you know about language used in text messages? Do you know what this text message abbreviation 'LOL' means? Find out more with Jennifer and Rob in The English We Speak. Have you tried ...

Study reveals whether social media users know the difference between formal and informal English A friend who teaches middle school English starts the school year with a lesson on how to e-mail ...

The stalwart bastion of language, the Oxford English Dictionary, will now include ♥ and LOL as real words worthy of etymological recording. Other words added include the formidable OMG. As they say, ...