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Language-learning: the Swedish word for basket takes me on a fun journey!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by biowrite

I am learning Swedish at the moment, with the help of a native Swedish speaker (tack, Maribel) and material available on the internet, which I was directed to by a South African friend (dankie, Travis).  I recently encountered the Swedish … Continue reading →

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Just invented word: to essault

Posted on September 25, 2011 by biowrite

Feeling overwhelmed by the contents of my various inboxes, I was inspired to invent a new word. to essault (iːsɒlt), vb (tr) = to attack by electronic communication (either by quantity or by content) Example of use:  “She sent me … Continue reading →

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Acquaintances of various/varying degrees of closeness

Posted on March 8, 2009 by biowrite

The other day I sent an email using the heading “Overdue update for relatives, friends and acquaintances of varying degrees of closeness”. I received a witty response from a friend subtly pointing out that I should have said “various degrees … Continue reading →

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Fame at last! The voice of “rogue, scoundrel, rascal”!

Posted on March 5, 2009 by biowrite

I was delighted to receive an email today telling me that I am now the official voice of the Scots word for “rogue, scoundrel, rascal”. Let me explain: a few days ago I was recorded by Katrina MacLeod of the … Continue reading →

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Not hot sex, yet mad fun: the joy of three-letter words. Part II.

Posted on February 27, 2009 by biowrite

[UPDATE 20 APRIL 2009: Since this was first posted it has had about 300 hits from people seeking information on the Dogue de Bordeaux. I have added information on this breed, and have referred to two books which should be … Continue reading →

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Not hot sex, yet mad fun: the joy of three-letter words. Part I.

Posted on February 27, 2009 by biowrite

The last post was heavy stuff, so here’s a fun one! In my penultimate post I mentioned my favourite words.  Later I realised I had omitted one:  yet. yet Yet is the crème de la crème of conjunctions,  a feminine sophisticate.  … Continue reading →

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