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[22.05.2023, 06:00] In der letzten Zeit sind u.a. diese frei verfügbaren Titel erschienen: Equine medicine and popular romance in late medieval England Francine McGregorhttps://doi.org/10.1163/9789004538405 Equine Medicine and Popular Romance in Late Medieval England explores a seldom-studied trove of English veterinary manuals, illuminating … Weiterlesen →SWR 2 Wissen: „Scott Fitzgerald – Das Leben, ein Liebesbeweis“
[15.05.2023, 06:00] „F. Scott Fitzgerald: Kein anderer US-amerikanischer Autor hat das Leben der Roaring Twenties so detailliert und schillernd dargestellt wie er. Besonders bekannt und spektakulär verfilmt – Der große Gatsby.“ (SWR, Astrid Mayerle) Sie können die Sendung aus dem Jahr 2016, … Weiterlesen →Aus unseren Neuerwerbungen – Anglistik 2023.5
[08.05.2023, 06:00] How adjectival can a participle be? Subsective gradience in English 2nd participles Most analyses of the English passive (formed with be + V‑ed) claim that there is a verbal passive and an adjectival passive. How can the same form express … Weiterlesen →Kennen Sie schon … das Münsteraner Journal „Satura“?
[24.04.2023, 06:00] Die studentische Zeitschrift wurde 2018 gegründet. Satura has a home at the English Department of the University of Münster. The journal was founded by students of two of the Master programs available at WWU: British, American and Postcolonial Studies, and National … Weiterlesen →BBC Radio 4 „Great Lives“: William Hazlitt
[17.04.2023, 06:00] „Actor, comedian and Author Ben Miller discusses the colourful, complicated and uncompromising life of William Hazlitt. Born in 1778 William Hazlitt is considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, but for centuries, … Weiterlesen →
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Stunned and thunderstruck (Words for being surprised or shocked)
[24.05.2023, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post: by Kate Woodford This post is for anyone who feels they use the words ‘surprised’ and ‘shocked’ too much and is looking for more interesting alternatives. It will include both single words and phrases. To describe the feeling of being extremely surprised or shocked, you can use the … Continue reading Stunned and thunderstruck (Words for being surprised or shocked)Get with the programme
[23.05.2023, 10:26] Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.New words – 22 May 2023
[22.05.2023, 08:00] doomerism noun [U] /ˈduːmər.ɪz.ᵊm/ a feeling of worry and fear that a situation will not get better, especially with regard to climate change Doomerism, or extreme pessimism, is an increasingly common attitude regarding the disheartening trends of climate change. It’s not uncommon to hear “We’re screwed, and nobody is going to help us.” While this … Continue reading New words – 22 May 2023Plucking up courage: talking about being brave
[17.05.2023, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post: by Liz Walter Everyone has times when they have to do things that scare them, and there are lots of different ways to talk about this. When someone is brave, they show bravery. Another word for this is courage and the related adjective is courageous. Be careful with … Continue reading Plucking up courage: talking about being braveShout-out
[16.05.2023, 09:10] Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.New words – 15 May 2023
[15.05.2023, 08:00] Bare Minimum Mondays noun [plural] UK /ˌbeə ˌmɪn.ɪ.məm ˈmʌn.deɪz/ US /ˌber ˌmɪn.ə.məm ˈmʌn.deɪz/ the trend of doing as little as possible at work on Mondays in order to reduce stress during the rest of the week There’s a new day of the week that’s gaining popularity among Gen Z workers — “Bare Minimum Mondays.” Bare … Continue reading New words – 15 May 2023Calling it quits and pitting your wits! (Idioms and phrases in newspapers)
[10.05.2023, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post: by Kate Woodford Today’s post is the latest in my ‘Idioms and phrases in newspapers’ series, which I write in order to provide you with a regular supply of contemporary, frequently used English idioms and phrases. The expressions all come from a range of national newspapers that were … Continue reading Calling it quits and pitting your wits! (Idioms and phrases in newspapers)Fitspiration
[09.05.2023, 13:12] Get fit with this new word!New words – 8 May 2023
[08.05.2023, 08:00] frolleague noun [C] UK /ˈfrɒl.iːg/ US /ˈfrɑː.liːg/ a colleague who becomes a friend By having frolleagues you feel a little bit less at work and more with folks that you have a personal connection with. In interactions with frolleagues your work feels less transactional. I’ve found that I can find trusted frolleagues in different parts … Continue reading New words – 8 May 2023Pomp and pageantry: language for the coronation of King Charles III
[03.05.2023, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post: by Liz Walter On Saturday, 6 May, the UK will see its first coronation (ceremony to make someone king or queen) since 1953, when Queen Elizabeth began her extraordinarily long reign (the time she was queen). This post looks at some of the vocabulary connected with that … Continue reading Pomp and pageantry: language for the coronation of King Charles III
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