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COBUILD 30th ANNIVERSARY

March 12, 2018

Since 1987, Collins COBUILD has been a leading source of authentic English worldwide. Now celebrating its 30th year, COBUILD continues … Continued

February 27, 2018

This February marked 100 years since the passing of the Representation of the People Act, which gave some women the

February 14, 2018

In the words of Shakespeare, ‘speak low if you speak love’. Or shout it from the rooftops, whichever you prefer.

February 8, 2018

This autumn best-selling language expert Paul Noble, author of the Unlocking language series, will release an exciting new title that

February 1, 2018

In previous Januarys, I’ve written about Blue Monday, which is a certain Monday in January (usually the second or third

January 15, 2018

It’s official, experts have declared Monday 15th January 2018 ‘Blue Monday’, the glummest day of the year. The triple threat

December 30, 2017

It’s almost time to bid farewell (or good riddance, either/or) to 2017 and give a warm, hearty welcome to 2018.

December 20, 2017

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… it’s been 40 years since Star Wars first hit the

December 18, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From wassailing to jolly Kris Kringle, the holiday season comes with its