Monthly Archives: November 2016

Fresh from the press: last interactive feature in English Today

Posted on November 17, 2016 by BtU Admin

In the last two years, we have encouraged readers of English Today to contribute to our research project in our interactive features which can also be found here. The input we have received so far has been invaluable and we … Continue reading →

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Just out: Prescription and Tradition in Language

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Ingrid Tieken

All those interested in the topic of the book may want to make use of the substantial discount offer made by the publisher: 50% no less if your order the book before the end of January!

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A/an homage?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ingrid Tieken

“A homage to P.G. Wodehouse” is the subtitle of Sebastian Faulks‘s novel Jeeves and the Wedding Bells (2013). I picked up the book in our local library because, inspired by my colleague’s earlier query about a peculiarity in Wodehouse’s language, I went … Continue reading →

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500 Mistakes and Live and Learn

Posted on November 8, 2016 by BtU Admin

I’ve always been wondering about the relationship between Five Hundred Mistakes of Daily Occurrence (1856) and Live and Learn: A Guide for All, who Wish to Speak and Write Correctly (1856?). Both are usage guides, and they seem to share the … Continue reading →