Incoming British ambassador to US praises Trump in op-ed
The incoming British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson praised President-elect Trump in a new op-ed, predicting his forthcoming presidency will be one of the “most consequential” in recent ...
Which accents face the worst stereotypes? A U.K. study has some surprises.
British accents can vary hugely — and face positive or negative stereotypes. Listen to these five British accents and see if you can hear the difference.
Robbie Williams is a true British icon, it doesn't matter if Americans don't care
The official language of the UK may be English, but really it’s insincerity. Earnestness is a crime in these Isles, and ...
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England’s ‘Catholic Moment’: What can the history of British converts tell us about American Catholics?
As our own cultural moment in the United States has included some prominent conversions to Catholicism, what might we learn ...
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How Did the Black Death Change the English Language?
When the Black Death hit London, England in 1348 CE, it began to affect the English language. Due to the class struggle ...
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Nigerian English dream: Time for the world to recognise this linguistic gem?
BY OGUNGBILE EMMANUEL OLUDOTUN I was thrilled last Tuesday when Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian English consultant to ...