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Mess of Iguanas. Whoop of Gorillas; Group Terms
A miscellany of animal facts with emphasis on collective names. It is a useful reference for lovers of the English language or with an interest in the natural world.
English Grammar in Use, Intermediate Reference
English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy may be the definitive textbook for intermediate students of English and Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Living French, Full Course of Language Lessons
Book review of a traditional and comprehensive course in the French language. Aimed at beginners and those returning to study of French. It has a supporting audio CD.
Why is Q Always Followed by U? – Book Review
English has many quirky phrases from around the world. This book explains the meaning and origin of many of the phrases that make English language so rich and versatile.
The Ode Less Travelled by Stephen Fry – Review
Stephen Fry harbours a dark secret which he shares with the reader of The Ode Less Travelled. A reader who follows the course to the end may also end up as a closet poet.
Review – The Adventure of English, Melvyn Bragg
English is now a global language but how it became so is a fascinating story. There were times when it all but disappeared but miraculously survived and became stronger.