Andrew WengerMar 315 minA lot of nyms, and a bit of nimbyismThere is no such thing as a synonym, says the poet. The language teacher respectfully disagrees...
Andrew WengerMar 92 minFrench animal idiomsLearning idiomatic expressions in a foreign language can pose a series of challenges, but feels great when you get it right
Andrew WengerFeb 202 minDodging the machine gun Spanish bulletsAre you learning Spanish? Of the four main skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, which do you find the most difficult to make...
Nick BradburyFeb 122 minCharming translationsAn effective translation between languages is rarely word for word. A great translation is never word for word, especially when...
Andrew WengerDec 8, 20203 minSound like a native speakerThere was recently an online discussion in which non-native speakers shared their thoughts on the hardest aspect of learning English. The...
Andrew WengerNov 30, 20202 minDo geese see God? Out for a walk with my young son a while ago and he stated boldly: “The best time to see the sunrise is in the morning.” Undeniable....
Andrew WengerNov 8, 20201 minThe etymology of "posh" and the power of storiesDo you know the origin of the word "posh"? Well-read people (which is of course not the same thing as posh people) will tell you the...
Andrew WengerJun 12, 20205 minWho was Lord Baden-Powell?Should the statues of controversial historical figures be taken down?