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  • Another page of words which are different in the U.K. and America
  • Examples of language differences between countries and states
  • More examples of language differences between American and U.K English
  • Cockney rhyming slang – Cockney expressions and meanings
  • Cockney rhyming slang – expressions and meanings – sorted by words
  • Examples of sentences using cockney rhyming slang
  • Roman numerals, basic principles and their meaning
  • Giving a speech – how to take the stress out of giving a speech – simple do’s and don’t to make it easier.
  • Useful ways to remember how to spell those tricky and commonly confused words
  • Postal and official abbreviations for each state of the United States of America
  • Temperature Conversion charts and information for Celsius/Centigrade/Fahrenheit
  • Book related Tips and suggestions on how to make paper look old etc.
  • The correct word for various parts of the body and body functions.
  • Mnemonics and other ways to help remember how to spell tricky words.
  • Imponderables and Gentle musings, food for thought, things to make you think.
  • The meanings of words and phrases from different languages widely used in everyday conversation
  • Unusual plural words, the plural version of some words.
  • Poems – Passing Clouds and The Old House
  • Public Speaking – hints, tips and advice on how to be a good public speaker
  • Language differences – examples of different meaning of terms and phrases used in American English and British English.
  • Two nations divided by a common language – more differences in American English and British English
  • Language Differences between America and UK – different words have different meanings.
  • Mathematical shortcut – ways to make calculations a little easier.
  • Words and their meanings; words that are easily confused and their correct meanings and spellings.
  • Chemical elements and their symbols, a comprehensive list of chemical elements and symbols, Actinium to Zirconium.
  • Test for Chemical symbols and the elements they represent.
  • Idiosyncrasies of the English language, anomalies in English, spelling and pronunciation
  • European Union, Euro Zone, countries and information on converting national currencies to euros.
  • Fairtrade Cotton – what are the aims and prime purpose of the fairtrade cotton label
  • A humorous look at words and word definitions
  • Useful mnemonics, palindromes, rhymes and words of general interest
  • Building and Contents Insurance – difference between Building and Contents insurance explained.
  • How to make an inventory for insurance purposes
  • Helpful hints and tips on finding employment, interview techniques, changing jobs or dealing with your current workplace.
  • Language differences between Australia, USA and UK. Words with different meanings.
  • Countries, their capital cities and currencies Oman to Syrian Arab Republic
  • Cover letters for job applications; what to include in your letter when applying for a job.
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2015
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2016
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2017
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2018
  • Book related tips, How to remove musty smells from books, treat water damaged books, book repairs, make some cheap bookends and tips
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2019
  • Countries, their Capital cities and Currencies – A to B
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2020
  • Difference between British and American words, different words for the same objects and different meanings for the same words.
  • UK Bank and Public Holidays 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
  • Countries, their capital cities and currencies and other information – Taiwan to Zimbabwe
  • Countries their capital cities, currencies and other information Cambodia to Fujian Province
  • Countries, their capitals, currencies and other useful information Gabon to Hong Kong
  • Countries, their capital cities and currencies Lao Peoples Democratic Republic to Norway
  • How to pronounce and spell some of the more unusual place names from different countries
  • Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2014
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2016 in the UK.
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2017 in the UK.
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2018 in the UK.
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2019 in the UK.
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2020 in the UK.
  • Pronunciation of place names across the world, how they are spelled and how they are actually said.
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2014 in the UK.
  • Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2015 in the UK.

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