A palindrome is a word, phrase, verse or sentence in which the letters appear in the same order
in both directions, forward and backward. Here are some examples of single-word palindromes:
The longest English-language palindrome on record is a verse more than 10,000 words long! Here are a few examples of some considerably shorter multi-word palindromes:
Many of these palindromes seem profound and Zen-like in their simple inscrutability. (You will notice that in the typical palindrome game, punctuation and spaces don’t count.)
One of the reasons that learning a language, especially a foreign language, seems difficult and tedious is that instructional materials, unfortunately, are typically dull and boring. Learners are rarely introduced to word games, such as palindromes, which can do a lot to liven up one’s study of language.
Whether you are a native speaker of English already functioning at an advanced level or
someone who is struggling to improve facility with this language, you are invited to view
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In our expensive, high-tech world, it can be very pleasant and comforting to
retreat to the enjoyment of the inexpensive and low-tech pastime of word games:
relax, save money, calm your mind — and sharpen your mental skills,
all at the same time!
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