WordPress.com Forums » Tag: English language - Recent Posts http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/english-language WordPress.com Forums » Tag: English language - Recent Posts en Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 kickingsport on "Blog for English learners" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/blog-for-english-learners-1#post-926844 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:20:40 +0000 kickingsport 926844@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Please see the blog for many exclusive English lessons, including videos:

http://learnbritishenglish.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/talking-about-the-british-brits/

]]> kickingsport on "Blog for English learners" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/blog-for-english-learners#post-854683 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:56:09 +0000 kickingsport 854683@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Please check this new blog for material to help you learn English if you are not a native speaker. Comments and suggestions welcome:

http://learnbritishenglish.wordpress.com/

]]> jessielansdel on "An unfortunate headline" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/an-unfortunate-headline#post-798190 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:45:20 +0000 jessielansdel 798190@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Oops!

]]> messymusings05 on "An unfortunate headline" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/an-unfortunate-headline#post-798159 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:46:31 +0000 messymusings05 798159@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Ouch, someone should have caught that :(

]]> wordwatchtowers on "An unfortunate headline" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/an-unfortunate-headline#post-797932 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:27 +0000 wordwatchtowers 797932@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ When correct grammar doesn't help...

An unfortunate headline about the death of Etta James from the Daily Mail.

http://wordwatchtowers.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/when-correct-grammar-doesnt-help/

]]> wordwatchtowers on "Not sure what to write in that Valentine's Card?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/not-sure-what-to-write-in-that-valentines-card#post-557972 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:31:00 +0000 wordwatchtowers 557972@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Wordwatch Towers has gone all Valentine.

“Without you they’d forget to change the weather,
Without you blind men would sell unlucky heather”
(Adrian Henri)

“I have spread my dreams under your feet,
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.”
(W.B. Yeats)

“When I am sad and weary,
When I think all hope has gone,
When I walk along High Holborn
I think of you with nothing on.”
(Adrian Mitchell)

]]> wordwatchtowers on "Stuff about words and language and writing well..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/stuff-about-words-and-language-and-writing-well#post-521604 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:51:43 +0000 wordwatchtowers 521604@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Welcome to the famous (not) Wordwatch blog. Why ‘famous’ is always a lie:
http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/famous-is-always-a-lie/

Love set you going: similes and metaphors explained:
http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/love-set-you-going/

Where does the expression ‘lick into shape’ come from?
http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/lick-into-shape/

I’ve always wondered: if our ancient ancestors were all men, how come we’re still here?
http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/preherstory/

Must go, I have a table to scape:
http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/tablescape/

]]> jensmile on "Weird rules of English language." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/weird-rules-of-english-language#post-484855 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:11:59 +0000 jensmile 484855@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ My new post on how confusing the English language is.

]]> wordwatchtowers on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-440818 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:50:27 +0000 wordwatchtowers 440818@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @timethief - thanks very much again for all your help.

@t3ck - thanks very much indeed - I do appreciate it.

]]> t3ck on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-440763 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:15:38 +0000 t3ck 440763@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @dbennison Very interesting blog I have added your blog to my blog roll on my websites sidebar. = )

http://wpxpert.wordpress.com

]]> timethief on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-440743 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:47:17 +0000 timethief 440743@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @dbennison
The easiest way to subscribe to another wordpress.com blog is to enter the URL into your Blog Surfer. http://en.support.wordpress.com/blog-surfer/

]]> wordwatchtowers on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-440657 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:15:46 +0000 wordwatchtowers 440657@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi Neil - at the risk of setting up a mutual appreciation society here, I've already commented on my own blog about how much I like yours! I mentioned there that I couldn't work out how to subscribe to your blog? Am I just being thick? Thanks for your kind words above - and thanks to others too.

You're always welcome at Wordwatch Towers, Neil (as is everyone else). x

]]> jameskaliway on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-440652 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:01 +0000 jameskaliway 440652@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I love this one! Although I'm the only 20 year old I know who finds grammar and punctuation interesting :P Great idea for a blog!

-Neil

http://neilcalloway.wordpress.com/

]]> lilysaurez on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-440516 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:29:58 +0000 lilysaurez 440516@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ After taking editing in college, I still find myself confused on some issues. It's a never ending learning experience.

-LS

http://lilysaurez.wordpress.com

]]> webmistress27 on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-439855 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:30:02 +0000 webmistress27 439855@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ This is great, i'm notorious with spelling and punctuation (well when i'm not on the clock I am) my fingers cant keep up with my racing thoughts at times, Brushing up on these things will increase my writing skills which is another reason I became interested in blogging.

Thanks for the post, i'll be adding this to my list of daily reads

]]> hibiscusjaune on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-439257 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:03:37 +0000 hibiscusjaune 439257@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I go to college and the teachers are still complaining that some students are using their instead of they're for example. How bad is that professor?

]]> wordwatchtowers on "A not too dull blog about grammar, punctuation and writing well" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-not-too-dull-blog-about-grammar-punctuation-and-writing-well#post-439058 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:13:55 +0000 wordwatchtowers 439058@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ If you’re after some handy hints and tips on how to improve your grammar, spelling and punctuation, you might find my blog useful. You’ll find short, easy-to-understand posts on various aspects of the English language, and you can also ask questions if there’s something you’re puzzled about.

And it’s not too dull! For example, there’s a discussion under this post http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/theirs/ (towards the end of the thread) that may make you smile – depending on your sense of humour! Also – find out what someone was heard saying at a business meeting: http://dbennison.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/heated-conversation/

Anyway – everyone is very welcome.

]]> vikasjnu on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-401114 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:50:58 +0000 vikasjnu 401114@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Intersting! Virtual peck!

It is our username here and it cannot be changed. Your name is with capital D on your mail blog.

]]> wordwatchtowers on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-401054 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:06:29 +0000 wordwatchtowers 401054@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi! It's just a friendly (virtual) peck on the cheek (x)! Dunno about the capital 'D' thing - you've got me there. I guess 'cos of the online convention of email addresses etc being in lower case. x

]]> vikasjnu on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-400985 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:30:25 +0000 vikasjnu 400985@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks for the link dbennison.

Why do you add 'x' after you end it?!

And why not make it Dbennison [capital D]?

]]> ll3424jj on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-400897 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:48:41 +0000 ll3424jj 400897@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ thisll be useful for english class

]]> wordwatchtowers on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-400776 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:57:37 +0000 wordwatchtowers 400776@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi there - I'm so sorry - the link on my name has automatically been 'live' when I've posted elsewhere on WordPress - I'm not sure what happened here. The URL is:
http://dbennison.wordpress.com/

Thanks for your interest. x

]]> vikasjnu on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-400762 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:48 +0000 vikasjnu 400762@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ What is the url; you have not left the address here! Please connect your name to blog name from profile>website.

]]> wordwatchtowers on "A plain language guide to grammar, punctuation and writing" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/a-plain-language-guide-to-grammar-punctuation-and-writing#post-399032 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:10 +0000 wordwatchtowers 399032@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi - first of all - thanks to everyone out there who's helped me set up my blog - much appreciated. If anyone's interested in the use and misuse of the English language, you might find my regularly updated blog of interest.x

]]> oligarkhia on "Talk about Canterbury Tales" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/talk-about-canterbury-tales#post-130513 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:25:17 +0000 oligarkhia 130513@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ >.<

]]> lettershometoyou on "Talk about Canterbury Tales" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/talk-about-canterbury-tales#post-114459 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:40:16 +0000 lettershometoyou 114459@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Google giveth, Google taketh away.

]]> timethief on "Talk about Canterbury Tales" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/talk-about-canterbury-tales#post-114458 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:30:50 +0000 timethief 114458@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ LOL .. I like this rough justice. If you go nuts posting duplicates of your posts everywhere Google will get ya! :D

]]> raincoaster on "Talk about Canterbury Tales" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/talk-about-canterbury-tales#post-114456 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:25:01 +0000 raincoaster 114456@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ If it's posted twice, his blog will be downgraded by Google. Just FYI.

]]> lettershometoyou on "Talk about Canterbury Tales" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/talk-about-canterbury-tales#post-114373 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:53:50 +0000 lettershometoyou 114373@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ He's got my vote for most surreal forum entry of the day, though.

]]> museditions on "Talk about Canterbury Tales" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/talk-about-canterbury-tales#post-114280 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:49:32 +0000 museditions 114280@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I completely agreee with TT, above, but, since I saw it here I was curious enough to visit your blog and notice the same thing was posted there. Perhaps it got on the forum by accident? Anyway, it was thought-provoking, for those of us who admire English Literature. I should not encourage you or others to spam the fora. (sorry TT) Please do what timethief suggests and create more good posts in your blog, and then tells us about them in "What did you post in your blog today" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic.php?id=7833&page (I left a comment on your blog, too).

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