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Divided by a common language – differences between UK and US English
The observation that England and America are two countries divided by a common language is often attributed to the Irish...
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How did you learn English?
Having English as a first language, as I do, is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing, because it...
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A few fun French false friends
As I write this in early 2021, it seems unlikely I’ll be visiting France any time soon, more’s the pity....
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A Scots English word in disguise
Born and raised in Glasgow as I was, I’ve always been confident I could spot a Scots English word when...
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