Language & Culture
Some Canadian slang, eh?
What better time than returning from a trip to Montréal and Ottawa to put together a collection of Canadian slang? —– Everyday Canadian Slang Canuck
22. October 2025
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Language & Culture
Hijacked words that need our help
We need to wrest back control over them or else strike them from our vocabulary. —– It is quite normal for the meaning of words
2. October 2025
Language & Culture
Americanisms: from the sublime to the ridiculous. A British perspective.
It is often said that the Americans and the British are two peoples separated by a common language. I’d say that’s pretty much on the
29. September 2025
Language & Culture
Marc Rebillet and the culture of complacency
We have collectively stopped doing our best —– In July, I went to see the US electronic musician Marc Rebillet play at Vienna’s outdoor Arena
1. August 2025
Language & Culture
25 years of Exile in Guyville
I’m nowhere near being tired of this landmark album —– First off, let me clear up the business of the title of this article before
21. July 2025
Language & Culture
49 English words with Arabic origins
Ever wondered whether there are any English words with Arabic origins? Find out here! —– Alcohol From Arabic al-kuḥl (الكحل) meaning “the kohl”, a fine
20. March 2025
Language & Culture
Victorian words and phrases from Britain
Take a trip back to Britain’s golden age with these lovely Victorian words and phrases —– Some Victorian words… Bricky If someone in Victorian Britain
21. February 2025
Language & Culture
Hey – who are you calling a „senior”?
These celebs are redefining what it means to be in your 60s – and I am loving it —– If you do a Reddit-specific search
16. January 2025
Language & Culture
Great Art Encounters – Electric Rider by Isolde Maria Joham
Isolde Maria Joham: a versatile Austrian artist whose futuristic vision was recognised just in time —– The Viennese are known for being a conservative, slightly
24. December 2024
Language & Culture
Midlands dialect and the odd things my mum says
What – you don’t know what an idle Jack is? —– In the great scheme of things, Britain is a small, small island. And, in
15. December 2024