Word of the Day

Heldentenor

a powerful tenor voice suitable for...

Noun

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Can you beat a primary school pupil at a grammar test?

We assume that you love words, and that probably means you love books. It’s time to put that love to the test: can you complete the titles of these novels?

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How good is your Australian English?

Do you know American English expressions? If you're not from the US, we predict you'll struggle...

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Quote of the week

"A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't."

Anonymous