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Yorkshire words & phrases I still use after 19 years living abroad
When it comes to certain Yorkshire words, the old adage holds true: you can take the lass out of Yorkshire but you can’t take the
14. June 2023
Tag: Language
Language & Culture
Gen Z slang? I’m here for it!
Getting to grips with Gen Z slang – confessions of a millennial trying to keep up with the kids —– I was born in 1982.
5. June 2023
Language & Culture
Augustus Gloop HAS to be “fat” – sorry, snowflakes!
The corpulence of Augustus Gloop was central to the lessons imparted by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. His portrayal should not be softened
22. February 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
5 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
4. November 2022
Language & Culture
The word the English language has been waiting for
Copyright: The Other Half, Luxembourgish citizen —– It is often the case that non-native speakers are more creative with their second language than those for
3. November 2022