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Look what literally landed: more pointless words that we use | #language #france #spain #williamshakespeare #culture

Look what literally landed: more pointless words that we use

Look what literally landed: more pointless words that we use

Letters: Readers on the superfluous words they love to hate
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Pointless words that litter our language are, like, so unnecessary | #language #essex #northofengland #louisdebernières #society

Pointless words that litter our language are, like, so unnecessary

Pointless words that litter our language are, like, so unnecessary

Letters: Readers reflect on Louis de Bernières’s dislike of imprecise and redundant speech
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Join the crowd digitising Jeremy Bentham | #language #history #education #uknews

Join the crowd digitising Jeremy Bentham

Join the crowd digitising Jeremy Bentham

Letter: Dr Tim Causer invites readers to help complete a transcription project and to explore the writings and correspondence of the philosopher and reformer Jeremy Bentham
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How Can I Learn to Speak Chinese? A Complete Guide to a Chinese Speaking Course | #language

How Can I Learn to Speak Chinese? A Complete Guide to a Chinese Speaking Course

How Can I Learn to Speak Chinese? A Complete Guide to a Chinese Speaking Course

Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, with over a billion native speakers. Learning Chinese can help you:
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‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem? | #language #lifeandstyle #society #relationshipsandsexeducation #psychology #socialmedia #digitalmedia

‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?

‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?

This word for outdoing or outshining others originated in the manosphere, but is now thoroughly mainstream. Why is it so popular – and should we be worried about slang that arises from toxic subcultures?