Language Learning – Be careful (some swearing)
Take care when you learn a new language. No really, be careful, especially if you take my advice to, “Mimic famous people, play with the different accents in films etc.” http://www.learnenglish.de/ImproveEnglish/improvespeakingpage.html
Quotes about English
“English is the result of Norman men-at-arms attempting to pick up Saxon barmaids and is no more legitimate than any of the other results.” H. Beam Piper “English has a grammar of great simplicity and flexibility.” The Story of English “Fussing about split infinitives is one of the more tiresome pastimes invented by nineteenth century […]
You will never stop learning English
As you may (or may not) know, I’m a native English speaker. So, that should mean I know English inside out, shouldn’t it? Well, yes and no. My English is pretty good, even in comparison with other native speakers, but that doesn’t mean I know every word / phrase / linguistic twist in English. A […]
Do you speak Frozzy? (Parental Advisory)
Just for Xeb – Too funny not to share, but there’s some naughty language. Do you speak Frozzy?
Enjoy Language – Stephen Fry
Down with the pedants!