Latin and English
English is a Germanic language, with a grammar and a core vocabulary inherited from Proto-Germanic. However, a significant portion of the English vocabulary comes from Romance and Latinate sources. A portion of …
The book of nonsense
A limerick is a stanza of five lines, very common in Anglo-Saxon countries. Its subject is either very innocent or very naughty, but always humorous and absurd, just as our existence. They …
Nonsense quotes
Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they can talk sense. Robert Frost Good sense about trivialities is better than nonsense about things that matter. …
The blend of English
There is no such thing as ”the Queen’s English.” The property has gone into the hands of a joint stock company and we own the bulk of the shares! Mark Twain Difference …
Financial Safety Rules
Financial safety rules by Harry Edson Browne (June 17, 1933 – March 1, 2006). He was an American writer, politician, and investment advisor. He was the Libertarian Party’s Presidential nominee in the …
The growth of English
Because English is so widely spoken, it has often been referred to as a “world language,” the lingua franca of the modern era. While English is not an official language in most …
Environment questions
Environment Questions and answers about global warming, energy saving, pollution, climate change, weather events, water, rubbish, transport and eco-activism 1) What’s the difference between climate and weather? The climate is the pattern …
Global warming test
The Danger of Global Warming by Leonardo DiCaprio. Learn more about this issue doing this reading comprehension test. Many film stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio support the environmental movement. It’s a great honour …
Questions about the United Kingdom
1) What is meant by the British Isles? a) Group of islands in the English Channel b) Group of islands north of France comprising Great Britain, Ireland and a number of smaller …
Sports quotes
Sports quotes, aphorisms and ideas on athletes, life, perseverance and competition by the World of English blog. Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, …
Martial Arts and Ninjutsu Philosophy
Martial Arts and Ninjutsu Philosophy. Loyalty, trust and courage. The art of learning not to succumb to intimidation, whether in the form of fears, threats or violence. The art of Ninjutsu simply …
Industrial Design
Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design. Charles Eames Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. Steve Jobs Where do new …