Showing posts with label English major. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English major. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 29

All the world's a stage for the BBC

This is beautiful. Benedict Cumberbatch recites the "All the world's a stage speech" from As You Like It while clips from various BBC series illustrate the meanings behind Shakespeare's words. It's a powerful video.



I wish I knew what more of these programs are! I recognize Doctor Who, Sherlock, Call the Midwife, Pride and Prejudice, and The Hollow Crown -- I haven't seen this last one but desperately want to. Surprisingly, there is no Downton Abbey.

Excuse me while I go watch a bunch of television now...

Sunday, January 20

Dear John

Something to think about on your Monday morning:


Proper punctuation makes a difference, doesn't it?


Happy Monday!

Tuesday, March 6

15 Common Grammar Mistakes (and the correct usage)

I saw this on Copyblogger and thought I'd pass it along. I'm pleased to say that I get these right most of the time (with the possible exception of affect/effect -- darn that first letter!!) Hope this is helpful to the rest of you... not that I'm pointing fingers. It's really just good general knowledge...

15 Grammar Goofs That Make You Look Silly
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