English Expert - Rory Braddell
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facebook.comTranslatable vs untranslatable | OxfordWords blog
A language can be translated, but individual words may be untranslatable. This is an interesting blog post on this topic. http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014/08/untranslatable/?__prclt=M6Gyrf1E
English Language: The Things You Never Knew
Some interesting pieces of information about the English language: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/articles/13-things-you-never-knew-about-the-english-language/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=04102017englishlanguage
Bad language: why being bilingual makes swearing easier
https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2017/mar/27/bad-language-why-being-bilingual-makes-swearing-easier?platform=hootsuite
Some reflections on reflexives | OxfordWords blog
Students often have problems understanding phrases with reflexive pronouns. For example: "We did it by ourselves." This blog post explains incorrect usage and how to avoid it: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2012/11/some-reflections-on-reflexives/
Populist correctness: the new PC culture of Trump's America and Brexit Britain| Arwa Mahdawi
New political correctness in Trump's America. How words can be used to hide the true meaning of something. I have heard of the "alt" key on the computer, but now we have "alt-right" which makes "racist" sound acceptable. Another ominous term is "fake news" meaning "everybody who disagrees with you." Or how about Bannon's "economic nationalism" for "protectionism." This article is worth reading: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/19/populist-correctness-new-pc-culture-trump-america-brexit-britain?CMP=share_btn_tw
10 common mistakes with prepositions made by learners of English | OxfordWords blog
Prepositions. Often a problem for non-native speakers. Here are some common mistakes. http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2017/01/preposition-mistakes-for-english-learners/
Donald Trump’s unique speaking style, explained by linguists
Trump's laguguage analysed: http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/1/11/14238274/trumps-speaking-style-press-conference-linguists-explain?platform=hootsuite
Must, should, or ought to? | OxfordWords blog
A good essay about three modal verbs used to express the idea of obligation: must, ought to and should. http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014/03/must-should-ought/
What is Denglisch and why is it so catchy?
The rise of Denglish: http://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/culture/what_is_denglisch_and_why_is_it_so_catchy_1_4846350?platform=hootsuite
Native English speakers are the world’s worst communicators
This article points out how bad English native speakers are at getting their message across. They are "worse at delivering their message than people who speak English as a second language." Why? They often talk too fast, use jokes, slang and references to their own culture. English teachers beware! http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20161028-native-english-speakers-are-the-worlds-worst-communicators
Back to the 19th century: how language is being used to mark national borders
This article points out that recent articles about "the changing English language" are essentially anti-immigration, xenophobic attitudes to language: http://theconversation.com/back-to-the-19th-century-how-language-is-being-used-to-mark-national-borders-66357
Does English Have to Be the Dominant Language of Science?
Read about the impact of English in the world of science. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/does-english-have-to-be-the-dominant-language-of-science/
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