Post-Pandemic Vocabulary: Neologisms Of The New Normality

From social distancing, flattening the curve, to multiple medical, social, and governmental words, the global pandemic has quickly enriched our language to include many words and phrases once exclusive to field professionals only. But language vocabularies have also stretched a lot, proving to be remarkably robust and adaptive as well. Here’s a list of some…

Where Does ‘Throw Someone Under the Bus’ Come From?

Let’s blame the British The phrase’s origin is uncertain, but it likely got its start in British politics, where the phrase “under a bus” was already in use as a metaphor for misfortune or a conveniently-timed accident. Let’s explore the meaning of ‘Throw someone under the bus’ first. What does it mean to throw someone…

The Importance of Speaking in an English Class: A Student’s Guide

Learning English is not just about reading textbooks and memorizing grammar rules. One of the most crucial aspects of mastering any language is the ability to speak it confidently. In this article, we’ll explore why speaking is so important in an English class and how it can enhance your overall language learning experience. Why Speaking…

The role of technology in education, post pandemic. (EdTech)

Overcoming The Technological Tug-Of-War The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, causing a fundamental shift in the way we learn. This unprecedented situation propelled the accelerated adoption of educational technology (EdTech) as a means to ensure seamless continuity of learning. EdTech has emerged as a huge enabler, empowering institutions to…

A Guide to Inclusive Language

The words you use, and the way they are used, can have a huge impact on others. These can build a more trusting environment and recognise other people’s identities. We want to help you understand the importance of inclusivity and why inclusive language matters. Although society is evolving, with many embracing self-defined identities and leaving…

Pour bien comprendre l’énantiosémie…

En voici quelques exemples: Défendre Défendre peut indiquer une « interdiction » ou la « protection » de quelqu’un ou quelque chose. On retrouve cette étymologie directement dans la racine latine du verbe « defendere », signifiant « repousser ». 1.Je te défends d’entrer dans cette pièce. 2.Je l’ai défendu contre l’agresseur. Drôle L’adjectif qualificatif drôle peut être utilisé pour décrire une situation « marrante, amusante » ou quelque chose de « suspect »,…

Les mots contradictoires

Le français réserve son lot de petites surprises et d’exceptions. C’est le cas, ici, avec ces mots qui ont deux significations différentes et contraires. L’énantiosémie les mots qui veulent dire une chose et leur contraire. En voici quelques exemples. Chasser 1.« Chasser » peut signifier poursuivre, chercher à atteindre quelqu’un ou quelque chose…« Elle chasse le bonheur…