Tag Archives: Language and Linguistics

The Creeping Spread Of Americanisms

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I’m in Portugal at the moment but I wrote this a few days ago and set it to post while I’m away. Clever, right? Thanks, WordPress! The BBC recently posted an article about the increasing use of Americanisms here in … Continue reading →

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The Influence of the King James Bible on English

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

The BBC News website’s Magazine pages are a treasure trove of interesting stories. Take this article on how the King James Bible has influenced the way we speak English. I’ve become quite interested in this sort of linguistics over the … Continue reading →

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