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 translati...
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 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 midnig...
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 stor...
Andrew WengerSep 22, 20202 minWorthless, priceless or an absolute rip-off?How many of the following English money expressions do you know and use? Do you know these two Beatles’ songs? Money (That’s what I want)...