Each year, lexicographers1 working for prominent publishing companies announce a word that, in their judgment, marked the previous year. Their choice usually tells us something about the state of affairs2 in the world we live in and the way language reflects it. In this post, we’ll look at the English words of the year 2021. …
Do I need a dictionary? And what kind?
In this post I give a few tips on how to choose the right dictionary for your language learning practice. Spoiler alter: I have a strong preference for monolingual dictionaries - read the article to find out why.
