So when I was learning to write English, back in the eighties, I used to mix up the symbols b and d. It’s an easy mistake to make – they’re mirror images and I had 24 other squiggles to learn. Somebody (pretty sure it was my sister or possibly a teacher) helpfully pointed out that [...]
12 September 2008 – 11:29 AM
I was reading about the history of these islands last week. It set off a whole chain of thoughts, memories and some unexpected laughs. I’m particularly enjoying this page. http://cym.englishriviera.co.uk Open the link “Listen using ReadSpeaker” in a new window and marvel at the cut glass computer voice making a total hash of the Welsh. [...]
By Carl Morris
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Posted in britain, england, language, places, wales
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Also tagged anglo-saxons, branding, brythonic, english, french, lloegr, new zealand, norman, positioning, riviera, torquay, welsh
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