Monthly Archives: February 2013

Brief account of the evolution of Spanish prescriptivism

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Beatriz Medina Sánchez

In the 13th century the process of standardization of the Castilian language started when Alphonse Xth, the Wise (1252-1284), ) acknowledged it as the official language. Likewise, Antonio de Nebrija wrote the 1st Spanish grammar in 1492 wherewith one of … Continue reading →

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This blog in the Leiden University Yearbook for 2012

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ingrid Tieken

The Bridging the Unbridgeable blog got a mention in the University Yearbook Our World which appeared on the Leiden Dies, on 8 February. Read all about it on page 21.

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Focussing? Focusing?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Ingrid Tieken

A while ago, I used to get phone calls from colleagues from all over the university with questions like how to write focussing, with single or double s. As a member of the English department I was expected to know these … Continue reading →

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Lexicon Valley: A Most Delightful Dale

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Cynthia Lange

For many months now, I’ve been intending to write an epic review of one of my favorite podcasts: Lexicon Valley presented by Slate. Well, this weekend I invoked the muses – otherwise known as Lexicon Valley hosts Mike Vuolo and … Continue reading →

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