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28/11/2024

Collins Dictionary word of the year is “brat” which now has a new second meaning.

La palabra del año del Diccionario Collins es «mocoso», que ahora tiene un nuevo segundo significado.

A new definition of the word was sparked by the pop star’s summer album title, and made it a term that ‘resonated with people globally’, the dictionary says

28/11/2024

Would you have done this if it had happened to you at a restaurant?

¿Habrías hecho esto si te hubiera pasado en un restaurante?

The dish for six people wasn't included on the bill, but the customers tried to pay later when they realised their mistake

28/11/2024

Test your English: How many pronunciation and grammatical errors can find in this four-minute video of Carles Puigdemont in an interview with an English journalist? (We have found at least 30!!).

Ponga a prueba su inglés: ¿Cuántos errores de pronunciación y gramaticales puedes encontrar en este vídeo de cuatro minutos de Carles Puigdemont en una entrevista con un periodista inglés? (¡Nosotros hemos encontrado al menos 30!).

28/11/2024

Interesting article on Boris Johnson highlighting six key issues from his term as British Prime Minister.

Interesante artículo sobre Boris Johnson en el que destaca seis cuestiones clave de su mandato como Primer Ministro británico.

Former PM likens Keir Starmer to ‘a bullock having a thermometer unexpectedly shoved in its rectum’ in Unleashed

28/11/2024

Interesting article about the influence of US and British English on each other and about the origin of six words (cheeky, bits, gutted/gutting, in future v in the future, early days and clever).

Interesante artículo sobre la influencia del inglés estadounidense y británico entre sí y sobre el origen de seis palabras (cheeky, bits, gutted/gutting, in future v in the future, early days y clever).

The long read: It used to be that Brits would complain about Americanisms diluting the English language. But in fact it’s a two-way street

28/11/2024

For HR professionals: “Quiet Vacationing.” Do you really know where your teleworking staff are?

Para profesionales de RRHH: «Vacaciones silenciosas». ¿Sabe realmente dónde están sus teletrabajadores?

Young workers are sharing their "quiet vacationing" work days on social media where they work remotely from vacation destinations. NBC News' Christine Romans...

28/11/2024

A British man drinks from his slipper after finishing the Camino de Santiago because he believes it is a tradition

Un británico bebe de su zapatilla tras acabar el Camino de Santiago porque cree que es una tradición

Este creador de contenido parece que confundió su calzado con la "bota" de cuero para beber vino.

01/08/2024

Interesting article for legal professionals. Are starting salaries of £180k for young lawyers in the UK worth the stress and risk of burnout?

Artículo interesante para los profesionales del Derecho. ¿Merecen la pena los salarios iniciales de 180.000 libras de los jóvenes abogados en el Reino Unido por el estrés y el riesgo de acabar quemado?

Tales of poor mental health are forcing change on the legal profession as recruits fight back against competitive culture, with some even abandoning the long-enshrined ambition to ‘make partner’

27/06/2024

If you are a medical professional, you might find this Guardian article about Nolotil very interesting.

Si es usted un profesional de la medicina, puede que este artículo de The Guardian sobre Nolotil le resulte muy interesante.

The controversial painkiller is being cited in a growing number of deaths in Spain despite warnings about dangerous side-effects

20/06/2024

If you are a dog lover, watch this video about how intelligent they are.

Si le gustan los perros, vea este vídeo de noventa segundos sobre lo inteligentes que son.

This dog driving school in New Zealand has taught this dog to drive a car. The SPCA have trained three rescue dogs over a period of two months to raise aware...