Is the autumn equinox the start of a new season?

22nd Sep 2021

There are just a handful of astronomical events that non-specialists like me know of, and one of them will be upon us very soon: the autumn equinox. On 22 September 2021, day and night will be equal in length across the whole world. How so? Well, normally the… Read More

Spanish word of the week: habitación

22nd Sep 2021

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'habitación'. 'Habitación' is a noun that means 'room; bedroom'. Read More

Spanish word of the week: disgustado.

15th Sep 2021

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'disgustado'. 'Disgustado' is an adjective that means 'upset'. Read More

Spanish word of the week: regular

8th Sep 2021

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'regular'. 'Regular' is an adverb that means 'so-so'. Read More

9 new words in Collins Dictionary

8th Sep 2021

Here are 9 new words recently added to Collins English Dictionary online. There is a scientific bent to the latest update. Along with ‘haplogroup’, three types of ‘blot’ test – Southern, northern, and western – make an appearance. The differences in capitalization among these three are significant, as the Southern… Read More

Spanish word of the week: cumplir

1st Sep 2021

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'cumplir'. 'Cumplir' is a verb that means 'to carry out; to keep'. Read More

Spanish word of the week: igual

25th Aug 2021

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'igual'. 'Igual' is an adjective that means 'the same'. Read More

Brush up on your Latin this Back to School

23rd Aug 2021

The UK Education Secretary of State, Gavin Williamson, has recently decreed that as part of the government’s strategy to level up, funds will be devoted to a pilot study into… Read More

Spanish word of the week: parar

18th Aug 2021

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'parar'. 'Parar' is a verb that means 'to stop'. Read More