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Volume 2 - No. 6 - 2003


Language

"Sir, you have hissed all my mystery lectures, you have tasted 

two whole worms, and you have been caught fighting a liar in the quad, 

you will return to London by the next town drain."

 - Dr Spooner (attrib.)

 

 

Having Fun With Words - by Joe Sinclair

This is the fifth instalment of our regular language feature and we have departed from our normal didactic approach to bring you some linguistic puzzles, word games, spoonerisms, malapropisms and slips-of-the-tongue plus much, much more.

There is also an excellent adjunct to the article in verse form in our Verse section.

 

The Correct Language Myth - by Elizabeth Winder 

Organising a newsletter in a day centre, as part of a recovery programme for mental health sufferers, can produce a range of experiences from frustration to joy.

Elizabeth here describes her experiences with humour, compassion, and considerable understanding.