Get your crypto at the ready: NFTs are big in 2021

The digital revolution continues apace, changing our culture, relationships and the way we do business. Facebook recently announced it would change its trading name to Meta to better reflect its interest in the metaverse, a concept that has been described “a dream for the future of… Read More

Spanish word of the week: ilusión

This week's Spanish word of the week is ‘ilusión’. ‘Ilusión’ is a noun that means ‘hope; dream; illusion’. Read More

Spanish word of the week: equivocarse

This week's Spanish word of the week is ‘equivocarse’. ‘Equivocarse’ is a verb that means ‘to make a mistake; to be wrong’. Read More

Bonfire or Guy Fawkes Night

Remember, remember, the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. We see no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. On the night of 4 November 1605 Guy Fawkes, a Catholic, was discovered in an undercroft of the House of Lords guarding a hoard of gunpowder intended to explode the following day at the state opening of Parliament Read More

Spanish word of the week: broma

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'broma'. 'Broma' is a noun that means 'joke'. Read More

COP26

November brings a momentous gathering to Glasgow, Scotland, namely COP26. It’s the twenty-sixth and latest in a series of UN-led annual conferences to agree measures to combat climate change. Why the name ‘COP’? The initials stand for ‘Conference of the Parties’. The parties are the 197 countries now signed up… Read More

Trick or treat? The eerie etymology behind popular Halloween words

Spooky season has arrived once more! Pumpkins are out in full force and this year, we decided to revisit some of our gruesome lexical offerings with a brand-new look into some of the most popular words and phrases associated with the scariest time of year. You can read our… Read More

Spanish word of the week: madrugar

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'madrugar'. 'Madrugar' is a verb that means 'to get up early' and you can find out how to pronounce it here: Read More

7 words that capture the essence of autumn

With blustery gales, golden leaves and darker evenings ahead, autumn is the perfect time of year to indulge in your favourite treats and activities. To celebrate the most bountiful season, we’ve curated a selection of words that capture its essence, from delicious treats to the words that capture that crisp… Read More