I sometimes receive small presents from my students. Today I got two. One very kind student brought me a 'salami di Felino' (before you ask - it's got nothing to do with dead cats) and the other gave me a teddy bear tie. Yes, a tie with teddy bears all over it. It's not new, … [Read more...]
The plural of ‘mouse’
March 30, 2006 By 6 Comments
As most of you will know the plural of the word 'mouse' happens to be 'mice'. This really is a great shame and I shall explain why. One of my students said 'mouses' this evening, an error I have heard on quite a few occasions, being a teacher of English, however I have to … [Read more...]
Sorting out old and new links
March 29, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Been seriously busy of late - so have not had time to add back all my links after having re-designed, sort of, this blog. Things are still a little work in progress. Actually, my life is 'work in progress', come to think about it........Normal service will be resumed, er, when things … [Read more...]
The French connection
March 28, 2006 By Leave a Comment
There has been quite a lot on the TV here about the rioting in France over the attempts of the French politicos to introduce new employer friendly employment contracts. After seeing all the goings on, I sort of suspected that the word 'militant' might have been French in origin until I … [Read more...]
In the deep heat of winter
March 21, 2006 By Leave a Comment
As I write this I am sweltering. Drops of sweat are forming on my forehead (and my armpits are sweaty too - sorry). I am in a tee-shirt and contemplating taking off my trousers. The heat is just too much, yet I am not allowed to open a window and let a nice cooling draft waft through the place as … [Read more...]
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