Discover the language of luuuurve with Paul Noble
Language should never stand in the way of LOVE! – here’s a helping hand from language expert Paul Noble so … Continued
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Happy Valentine’s Day! We take a look at the etymology behind the word ‘valentine’
Valentine The fourteenth of February is Saint Valentine’s Day, when lovers send each other cards and gifts known as valentines.
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Lucy Mangan’s back with your latest word submissions, from ‘cagophilist’ to ‘epicoolsome’
Sometimes I feel very blessed to have this job, with the glimpses into the secret pockets of people’s souls that
‘Alternative facts’, ‘Executive Orders’, and ‘fantastic relationship’: January’s Words in the News
If 2016 was the year of post-truth, perhaps 2017 will be the year of alternative facts. That’s the term the
Etymology Corner – ‘Rugby’
The Six Nations begin tomorrow so we’ve decided to look at the etymology behind the word ‘rugby’. ‘Rugby’ is what
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Paul Noble’s Five Top Tips for Learning a Language
Number One – Study (at least a little) every day Learning a language is like building a fire – if
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Lucy Mangan checks out your recent word submissions, from ‘Manfant’ to ‘funsultant’.
The Trumpocene era begins. As the unnatural orange rays of a new dawn start to glow on the horizon, it
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We take a look at the etymology behind the word ‘rocket’ and it’s Italian origins
Over 300 common English words can be traced back to Italian, and it will come as little surprise to hear
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We take a look at the etymology behind the word ‘canapé’ and its French origins
William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 brought not only a new ruling dynasty to England
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