Every year, I make a traditional English Christmas cake. It is a very rich cake, full of dried fruit, and […]

I’ve never been one to rely too heavily on textbooks in my classes. While they have their place, I find […]

My son got married last weekend, and it was, in many ways, a very modern wedding. There was a live […]

I have just spent my weekend near Dresden with my dear student Astrid – and decided to take the train […]

Today, I’d like to talk about the confusing world of days, dates, and times in English and the mishaps they […]

How are you surviving the heat? It’s definitely not my cup of tea! I’m relieved to be in the UK, […]

What was the last piece of good news you heard? Have you ever noticed that the news is often full […]