Thought (inspired by one of Vanessa’s callers today) - why, when some people who are out and about in England and hear another person speaking a language that is not English, do they instantly assume that person CAN’T speak English?
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Geraldine in real life, teaching languages in the North West. Education, bit of politics, some tennis, occasional pictures of my dog and worries about my kids, random stuff I think is funny. Limping to the end of February feeling ancient.
Thought (inspired by one of Vanessa’s callers today) - why, when some people who are out and about in England and hear another person speaking a language that is not English, do they instantly assume that person CAN’T speak English?
He's behind closed doors now so I'm twiddling my thumbs. Wish I'd brought some marking:)
I'm in AE with my son. We're not taking any chances.
My search history progressing this afternoon from cheerful baking to A&E with my son.
Watch the afternoon progress via my search history.
LAST ORDERS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. Closing the list tonight. xx
May I add a Mum who wasn't mine? Joanna Foster will be missing for the first time this mother's day. Thank you. #Mums26
Thank you, this is so kind. Margaret Joy. #Mums26
Mmmm can you smell that?
It’s the weekend.. 😁💚
My dog, ahem, in bed with my husband...
Mungo setting his stall out for the weekend:) #Furriday
Typo of the day: turn-off-the-century
There was. It was banging.
Safely received, thank you very much.
My email confirmation of having joined the Green Party
Let's gooooooooo.
And also this:
When she turns up all rainy, I thought she looked lovely. Those shoes...
Here's my beef. The payback for being hardworking, reliable and capable is being given more shit to do. People who are perceived as less so are pretty much left in peace. 🍖
My dog, a ginger mutt, in the back seat of a car on a muddy towel. Contrary to appearances, he is the best dog there is.
My best in show.
Watching my poor little Monzo investment pot.
Screenshot of text from the village website overlaid on a lino cut of main street.
Welcome to Willerby.
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Link in bio.
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Come find us.
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No AI ever anywhere.
Screenshot of text from the linked story.
Jack and the Great Heathen Army.
A NEW Willerby Story.
Jack and the attempted Viking invasion.
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A monochrome ‘spot the mistake’ scene featuring a postman cycling along a lane besides a half timbered thatched cottage
An observation test for your inner 8-year-old.
Can you spot 12 deliberate mistakes?
From Treasure magazine, 1965
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
Quelle surprise...
It is magnificent.
@welcometowillerby.bsky.social
Yr 10 heard a slightly abridged version of Jack's Pool. I wanted to show that whipping out your phone & reading was as valid as a book from the library. We had a mooch in the gallery too. Eva liked Jack very much. Robert said it was a bit disturbing. Thanks again.
@theniceman.bsky.social May I ask whether you have all your AI grammar experiments in one place? I was talking to my Hod about them today and would like to signpost him. Merci.
Look at this banger.
Imagine buying a book.
Now imagine buying a book from me.
Imagine how happy we'll both be.
I believe in you.