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 23, 20202 minSweet-sounding non-sensicalsThere are some expressions that sound wise but are actually nonsense. The “darkest hour” is really not “just before dawn”, it’s at...
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...