English in the News – Grim Sleeper
A headline from the Sun “Grim Sleeper” warns us that people who suffer from insomnia carry an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. The headline is a play on the words “Grim Reaper”, a term used to describe death, who is often portrayed in the form of a cloaked skeleton wielding a large […]
English In Use – ‘Hasta La Vista, PPI’
A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it’s all perfectly clear to the native speaker. ‘Hasta La Vista, Baby’ is an iconic catchphrase from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s title character in the 1991 sci-fi film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The […]
Best Ever Headlines
Hmm – You’d think that people who are paid to write could do better:- Include Your Children When Baking Cookies Something Went Wrong In Jet Crash, Expert Says Police Begin Campaign To Run Down Jaywalkers Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted Drunk Gets Nine Months In Violin Case Survivor Of Siamese Twins […]