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Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Take care with English: How expressions get distorted

  • Post author:Iza Grek
  • Post published:November 22, 2017

Would you say English is a careless language? I think the opposite is true. English is a careful language in that its most practiced users choose words with specific intent,…

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Read more about the article Red herring: A technique for arguing

Red herring: A technique for arguing

  • Post author:Iza Grek
  • Post published:November 9, 2017

I love a red herring. And no, I don’t mean because it’s an ideal protein in a low-carb high-protein diet. It’s also great for breakfast. At school I had a…

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Read more about the article Zeitgeist: how words originate

Zeitgeist: how words originate

  • Post author:Iza Grek
  • Post published:November 1, 2017

Zeitgeist is a lovely word to get your teeth into, literally and figuratively. And both syllables require a firm grit.  Derived from the German language, the word is surrounded by…

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