Independent today running an article on 10 commonly mispronounced words. How well did you guys do? Must admit to surprise at finding I was guilty of mispronouncing 2 of the words - apparently my...
Does anyone know when the next series of 24 starts over here .... I have just been watching the American promos and I am very excited. I know its about this time of year but not sure when. Does anyone...
How do you spell the word wuss/woose/woos? You know, the word that describes someone who is a wimp? It's not in the dicitonary and I can't find it anywhere else! Any ideas? Thanks in advance x
I can't understand it. Where did all of our phrases go? We used to have Father Christmas, not Santa Claus. We never used to 'Trick or Treat'. Forms used to ask for your gender, not your sex. We used...
I am reading a British mystery set in the 1970's and there is
a reference made to a Teasmade machine. Being an American, I haven't a clue as to what this means. Can anyone help? Thanks.
While I was watching American TV a British actor mentioned using H&P Sauce on eveything. What is it? It sounds like it is a type of a condiment used like some use ketchup. What is it made of? Thanks.
This might sound silly, but is the holiday of Thanksgiving celebrated in England or is it just an excuse for we Americans to overindulge for a day ? As if we need an excuse. :) Also, when I refer to...
I love to watch British cooking shows but some of the words used are puzzling as I am American. What is castor sugar, is it what we call granulated sugar? Thanks.