The Genius of Dr. Seuss
Der Ü35-Schreibrekord 2020
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Idiom of the Week: Herding cats
“Like herding cats” is an expression you may have heard at some point. Although the meaning of idioms is generally not transparent, thinking about the literal meaning of this particular saying quickly establishes a sort of mental image which showcases the near...
Book Review: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Incidents in the life of slave girl is a powerful account of the life of Harriet Jacobs who wrote this autobiography about her incredibly painful journey to freedom as a former slave. Published during the U.S. Civil War in 1861, her aim with this narrative is clear:...
The Origins of Halloween
Each year, on October 31, people around the world walk around houses in scary costumes asking for “trick-or-treat”. Most of us are familiar with Halloween, however, few know about the origins of this annual tradition which is celebrated in most anglophone countries....
Language, attitudes and repertoires in the Emirates: Audio Interview
Language, Attitudes and Repertoires in the Emirates (LARES) is a sociolinguistic study that aims, among other things, to find out how the languages spoken in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are used and by whom. The project concentrates on the relationship between...Gefördert vom
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