In a study carried out to mark the launch of Planet Word, a book by JP Davidson, it seems that a string of traditionally British words such as cripes and balderdash are dying out amid the popularity of shortened text-style terms. Researchers also found that only 82 per cent are familiar with the word raconteur […]
A light-hearted look at American vs British English. (Ignore the title, which is simply trolling for a reaction).
These guys should have known they were in trouble when the lift called itself an elevator. Thanks to Ma British vs American English
Some accents are pleasant, some are not. Some are understandable, some are not. And yes, accents and pronunciation matter. Take Cheryl Cole (really - please take her) for instance: Days after being announced as a judge on American X Factor, the former Girls Aloud singer is said to have been replaced by Nicole Sherzinger, formerly […]
Have I lost it? Well no. The words Koob and Zort don't exist, but the PTB have decided to include a number of made-up words like this in the new reading test for six-year-olds in England. The UK Literacy Association has said the plan is "bonkers" as the purpose of reading is to understand meaning. […]