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Immigration Rules Appendix KoLL - Immigration Rules - Guidance - GOV.UK

An incidental definition of the Anglosphere? This list of countries in this section of the United Kingdom's Immigration Rules, dealing with knowledge of the English language and the British way of life, may serve as a reasonable starting point for...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 23, 2018 6:08 PM

Ace of Spades HQ: What I Learned on Wikipedia Today

Ace of Spades HQ: What I Learned on Wikipedia Today Swaddle, wrestle, batter, patter, dazzle, bobble, flutter, glimmer, waddle, puddle, and jostle are all examples of verb formation by adding a "frequentive" ending, usually -le or -er, with consonant shifts...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 22, 2014 6:21 PM

American English Dialects

American English Dialects This complex map, accompanied by charts and notes, depicts the geographical extent various dialects of English in North America. The historical notes describe the historical events that drove the migrations that shaped the odd patterns. For example:...

Posted by Michael Bates on May 9, 2013 5:31 PM

10 Tips for Proper Subject/Verb Agreement • WinePress of Words

10 Tips for Proper Subject/Verb Agreement • WinePress of Words How to handle compound subjects, various pronouns and adverbs when it comes to deciding if the verb should be singular or plural....

Posted by Michael Bates on April 24, 2012 6:20 PM