Monthly Archives: November 2006

is something that I’ve singularly failed to provide. Not like this fella: I can’t believe that I’ve only just come across the Language Log . This incredibly wide-ranging and learned blog is maintained by a phonetician from the University of … Continue reading →

Most of BBC Radio’s broadcasts are available to listen to online for seven days from their broadcast, so if you want to listen to all of Jo Brand’s programme you can do so by clicking here.

Elsewhere, Emma-Louise said: “Sir, you still haven’t answered my question. I got completly lost at the part of Lord of the Flies when Simon starts talking to a giant fly. Is it a figment or not? =-S” Sorry Emma, your … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that there are some resources you may find useful for revision on the pages linked to in the sidebar, and on the websites in the ‘blogroll.’ You will  need your Anthology for English paper 2 and English Literature, … Continue reading →

Now for something completely different. I want you to do some writing of your own choice just for the sheer fun of it. I think we need a break from Lord of the Flies. So, if you have a burning … Continue reading →

I think this is the most common, and in terms of losing marks the most serious, error that I come across in work at all levels. At GCSE, if you regularly comma-splice, you are going to seriously damage your chances … Continue reading →

Sometimes I think some of you have the idea that grammatical concepts are something only relevant to a few freaks like me. Maybe you’re right. But we do get about a bit. I was listening to Simon Mayo’s programme on … Continue reading →

The SparkNotes message board on Lord of the Flies has a signal to noise ratio that is better than many message boards. However, it could be much better. There are too many people just begging for help for their essay … Continue reading →