The older-generation insults, baffling youngsters and destined perhaps to disappear, are part of a larger repertoire of British colloquialisms and slang…
English teachers: I’ve seen a number of requests for stories that could be read & discussed within a *single* class period. So, let’s do a fast 🧵. I’ll share a linked story with a possible discussion Q, imagining the following thumbnail lesson plan for secondary English…
I know I go on about how awesome linguistics is, but, have you ever actually met a linguist?
Seriously
You might be thinking, “I’d love to do an MSc in Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science but… I’ve never met a linguist before and you just never know…”
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🤩📕What a week! 🤩📕
A banned book trail, story raids at the Prep, visits from authors, @anthony_mcgowan and @savitakalhan, workshops, and a whole school Drop Everything and Read! @KimboltonSchool 💜
@ruthienilsson@GCSE_Macbeth We check everything - also our questions and requirements are too specific for AI so that it’s pretty easy but the solid proof is harder. Some places insist on work being handed in through an AI checker.
@LauraLolder This is fascinating because I’m looking for a different focus for AIC coursework. I’ve done Shelia for the last two years and a bit bored now. Going to explore the motifs angle as it also gives them the breadth and depth they need. V interesting 🧐