Tag Archives: English language

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 590

Posted on March 28, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The expat child The expat child can have a confusing time. For example, you live/are from England, but you currently live in America. As this map, drawn my very own expat child shows… He is tremendously patriotic! Whenever I say … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 556

Posted on January 9, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British art in DC Ever wondered what Americans make of the word ‘rubber’ really?! My British chum, Caroline McCatty is an amazing artist here in the DC area and recently gave a talk to a group of American artists called ‘When is … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 498

Posted on October 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Got or Gotten Today I heard Harry say ‘gotten’ for the first time. I’ll confess, this verb conjugation messes up my English ears. Sorry, American chumbalies, I can’t help it. It’s already a past participle. Sigh. My garage My American … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 365

Posted on February 21, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Two nations divided by a common language George Bernard Shaw was correct when he said/wrote that line. (Some think it was Oscar Wilde who said it, and as much as I love that dude, I’m pretty convinced it was GBS.) … Continue reading →

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