Neuerwerbungen, Links und Tipps für die Anglistik aus der ULB

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  • Champing at the bit (Horse-related idioms)

    [06.05.2026, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post. by Kate Woodford As I was writing last month’s post on ‘horse’ idioms, it occurred to me that there are a number of interesting English idioms that relate to horses while not containing the word ‘horse’ itself. I thought I’d share the most frequent of these with … Continue reading Champing at the bit (Horse-related idioms) The post Champing at the bit (Horse-related idioms) appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • The English We Speak: Take it as a given

    [05.05.2026, 10:56] There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how to use it expression with Feifei and Phil.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260504Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersIf you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all.

  • New words – 4 May 2026

    [04.05.2026, 08:00] superworker noun [C] UK /ˈsuː.pə.wɜː.kəʳ/ US /ˈsuː.pə.wɝː.kɚ/ someone who works much more productively by using AI tools that can carry out tasks and act on their behalf Bersin has coined the term “superworker” for how AI is amplifying what an individual can achieve at work. “People don’t have the energy to have another conference call … Continue reading New words – 4 May 2026 The post New words – 4 May 2026 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • It’s a dirty business: the metaphorical use of ‘dirty’

    [29.04.2026, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post. by Liz Walter I recently watched a fascinating and shocking TV documentary called ‘Dirty Business’. The subject was the terrible state of the UK’s rivers and seas, and the title has a double meaning. On the one hand, it refers to literal dirt in the water and … Continue reading It’s a dirty business: the metaphorical use of ‘dirty’ The post It’s a dirty business: the metaphorical use of ‘dirty’ appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • The English We Speak: Think on your feet

    [28.04.2026, 11:04] Sometimes you need to think quickly, like for a job or to answer a question. Thinking on your feet means to do just this! Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260427Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersIf you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all.

  • New words – 27 April 2026

    [27.04.2026, 08:00] April Theory noun [S] UK /ˈeɪ.prᵊl ˌθɪə.ri/ US /ˈeɪ.prᵊl ˌθɪr.i/ the idea that people feel most positive and motivated to set new goals in the month of April A viral idea born on social media, the “April Theory” frames April as a natural turning point and seasonal reset. After the slower-paced winter and pressure-filled reset … Continue reading New words – 27 April 2026 The post New words – 27 April 2026 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • Wild horses and gift horses (Idioms with the word ‘horse’)

    [22.04.2026, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post. by Kate Woodford Idioms featuring the word ‘horse’ or ‘horses’ are common in English, and this is no great surprise. Humans have always had a close relationship with this beautiful animal. For centuries, horses were our main means of transport. We also used them in farming, war, … Continue reading Wild horses and gift horses (Idioms with the word ‘horse’) The post Wild horses and gift horses (Idioms with the word ‘horse’) appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • The English We Speak: Can't see the wood for the trees

    [21.04.2026, 11:18] This idiom is about focusing on the small details too much and losing sight of the bigger picture. Learn when and how to use it, and learn other language to use in this situation, with Feifei and Georgie.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260420 Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app. We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters If you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all.

  • New words – 20 April 2026

    [20.04.2026, 08:00] slopper noun [C] UK /ˈslɒp.əʳ/ US /ˈslɑː.pɚ/ someone who relies too much on AI chatbots to make decisions, find out information, etc. If someone is a “slopper,” it means that they have offloaded most of their cognitive processes to ChatGPT. This cognitive offloading involves asking ChatGPT for guidance on various tasks a person should be … Continue reading New words – 20 April 2026 The post New words – 20 April 2026 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • Mouth-watering or jaw-dropping: adjectives formed with body parts

    [15.04.2026, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post. by Liz Walter Today’s post concentrates on a set of compound adjectives (adjectives made from two words) that start with the name of a body part. Unlike compound adjectives where the body part is second (blue-eyed, long-haired, etc.), they tend to be quite idiomatic and in many … Continue reading Mouth-watering or jaw-dropping: adjectives formed with body parts The post Mouth-watering or jaw-dropping: adjectives formed with body parts appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

Die Nachrichten stammen aus den News des Deutschen Anglistenverbandes, den Blogs About Words und Wordability, der Podcast-Reihe The English We Speak und dem FID Anglo-American Culture.

 

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