When learning to read was not as easy as ABC
Writers should always use language that readers can easily understand, especially when the reader is a child. It’s a pity British educators ignored this 50 years ago.
How extreme is your routine?
What rituals do you have to perform before you can get your thoughts down on paper?
Language lessons from the National Trust
Many common English language idioms date back to medieval times. How relevant are they to life today?
Mind your language
How a tweet from a Guardian journalist set me off on a voyage of discovery into Gen Z-speak