Language & Culture
What the British say and what they mean: a brief guide
What the British say and what they mean can be two very different things. And the problem is them, not you. —– “Katharine, can you
16. September 2024
Tag: Britain
Language & Culture
What a kerfuffle! 10 funny words in British English
“What a palaver!” I shouldn’t be laughing right now, as I am talking to my sister about a fall she just had while out running,
16. November 2023
At Home
King Charles III’s Coronation: A Review
As a lifelong monarchist, there was no way in the world I was going to miss the Coronation of King Charles III. Well, now all
11. May 2023
Language & Culture
“If-” by Rudyard Kipling: a very British poem?
As I wrote a short while ago, my new year’s resolution for 2023 is to learn one poem a month off by heart. Asking friends
5. February 2023
At Home
Kiwi shoe polish bids goodbye to the UK
The disappearance of Kiwi shoe polish from the UK market doesn’t just show a lack of interest in formal shoe care. It is a sign
8. January 2023
Language & Culture
10 charming Northern English words from Old Norse
Even though their influence in Northern England waned about a thousand years ago, the Vikings are still very much present in our distinctive culture and
29. November 2022
Language & Culture
15 fabulous British slang words
British English is a colourful, vibrant language full of words curious and unique. And of course that goes for British slang words too! I love
11. November 2022
Bits & Bobs
Dishy Rishi – Britain gets its first hot PM
After the tumult of the last few months in British politics, one could be forgiven for suffering from slight whiplash. The Greek tragedy of Boris
30. October 2022
At Home
Going back to Britain – the joys and frustrations of returning to the mother ship
If you have read some of my other work, you will know that I was born and grew up in Yorkshire in the UK but
13. October 2022
At Home
The Battle of Flamborough Head – American History in Yorkshire
The Battle Flamborough Head in 1779 was one of the first signs that the fledgling United States of America meant business on the world stage.
30. September 2022