EnglishLanguage

We are the English Language department at Bilborough 6th Form College - interested in all aspects of language, reading, writing and linguistic delights

[Paul Kerswill @paulkerswill]

@EngLangBlog Here's my MLE page: https://t.co/U8JY0V7Z8y

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'throttlebottom': a bumbling, inept individual in public office.

(Named after Alexander Throttlebottom, a character in the 20th-century musical comedy 'Of Thee I Sing').

[e_hayes12 MCCT @e_hayes12]

🔓💻 Unlocking Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts - a thread to make everything that little bit faster - as much as possible I've mentioned if they will/will not work on the web app and if you need to change anything

#MCE #MIEExpert #MicrosoftTeams #EdTech

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

We’re delighted to launch our new-look #VirtualSchoolLibrary with @OakNational today, which will provide children with books while learning at home. Read The Story of Tracy Beaker for FREE and watch an exclusive video with Jacqueline Wilson @FansofJWilson https://t.co/NuGj2u7qQK

[Dr. Jess Mason @DrofletJess]

Want an example of what studying English Language at university looks like? Here’s the content overview of our brand new first year module ‘Language in Society’ at @SheffHallamEng - I’m so psyched to teach this! #TeamEnglish

[Terry Pearson @TPLTD]

@RealGeoffBarton @ASCL_UK @tes Very useful article here shared by @TeacherToolkit It adds substantial nuance to the basic ‘this is what to do’ Ofsted approach which is based predominantly on so-called evidence of ‘what works’ research.
https://t.co/ZXFbnVoykU

[🇬🇧 TeacherToolkit.co.uk @TeacherToolkit]

Research: The factors impacting online teaching and learning practices https://t.co/Dote7kzkTQ #RemoteTeaching

[Nottingham City of Literature (is away & reading) @NottmCityOfLit]

Our good friend @NottsLit has news of a brilliant set of course available via @NottsLibraries, a diverse mix of free and paid-for sessions on a vast array of subjects, from novice novelists to potential playwrights:

https://t.co/Jlj5c4NRvm

[MR @MarcusRashford]

For everyone who, over the last 12 months, has stepped in to support our most vulnerable children, thank you. This one is for you ♥️ #spoty

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'huff-snuff' (16th century): a hector or braggart who is keen to scrutinise everyone's behaviour except their own.

[Bilborough College @BilboroughCol]

We wish you all a safe and restful Christmas and New Year.

#bilborough #bilboroughcollege #nottingham #students #alevel #btec #collegelife #christmas #sixthform #nottinghamstudent #studentlife

[Lucy Strange @theLucyStrange]

Do you know a reader teacher who deserves a nice surprise? 🎁 Follow, RT and tell me about them 🤗📚

🎁 I'll pick a winner Friday night to receive a signed & giftwrapped Ghost of Gosswater and a pack of hot chocolate, for a really cosy bit of Christmas holiday reading 🤗🎁🎄

[Language Debates @LanguageDebates]

#lexis

[Adam Sharp @AdamCSharp]

“I miss you” in different languages:

5. You are missing from me (French)
4. I feel the lack of you (Estonian)
3. The thoughts of you come to me often (Hindi)
2. My heart has become tight for you (Persian)
1. You coming home soon or what? (Mancunian)

[Bilborough College @BilboroughCol]

On Friday 11th we’re holding a Christmas jumper day to help raise money for Save the Children, plus many other Christmas events! (All socially distanced)
https://t.co/5Rd9iPumF9
You can make a donation to our fundraiser https://t.co/z2vIwlRB78
https://t.co/okrlm1Azna

[Rob Drummond @RobDrummond]

People: I don’t understand what teens are saying anymore. They are ruining English.

Sociolinguists: Excellent! Language is still working as it should. As you were.

[Kathryn Harrison @Kathryn0103]

Public libraries are an investment not a cost says Caroline Dinenage Minister of state for digital and culture @libsconnected

[Twitt Lists @Twitt_Lists]

Best Linguistics Accounts:

1.@MerriamWebster
2.@OxLanguages
3.@OED
4.@bgzimmer
5.@GretchenAMcC
6.@LanguageLog
7.@AllThingsLing
8.@atanet
9.@stronglang
10.@americandialect
11.@LingSocAm
12.@HaggardHawks
13.@LaymansLinguist
14.@Dictionarycom
15.@slatornews
Bonus: @T21Century

[Ian Cushing @ian_cushing]

A year since this work on language policing in schools was published. It's led to loads of really interesting work with teachers, policy makers and other research. And still open access! https://t.co/qLFyGObMB3

[Malorie Blackman @malorieblackman]

I've got strange feelings about this. The Noughts & Crosses saga have been a huge part of my life for 20 years so writing Endgame and parting from the series is such sweet sorrow - but mostly sweet. The right time to say goodbye... No more cliffhangers! 😉😄#NoughtsandCrosses20