Category Archives: English

Olde English vs Modern English – part 1

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Adopt a Word

I was walking down the high street last Saturday afternoon after buying a newspaper from the corner shop when a youth, in a bit of a rush, bumped into me. “Oi wotchit” came rattling out of his mouth along with … Continue reading >

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Let’s celebrate spring

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Adopt a Word

The birds are a-twittering and the bees are a-buzzing. It must be spring! So, after what has been the hardest and longest winter for 30 years, it’s about time we all had a bit of springtime fun. Spring isn’t just … Continue reading >

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