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English Language & Linguistics for A-Level students and teachers.
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He/him
At least you could remember the speakers' names. I had a brain fart during the panel.
November 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I deliberately *didn't* say it, unlike thirsty Sir Keir 😂
Source: Sky News share.google/7wWOmVzt8uS9...
Sir Keir Starmer apologises to head teacher for joining in on '6-7' dance
The Prime Minister led pupils in a version of the viral '6-7' dance meme whilst visiting Welland Academy in Peterborough. He was visiting the school to promote the expansion of the free school meals p...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Oh! Imagine my surprise.
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with his mouth open .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with his mouth open .
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We've just met!
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We were talking about this is a linguistic context the other day (about the recent ! study). Women are constantly monitoring and readjusting their language because of the double-bind, yet some men are policing other aspects of their behaviour to avoid looking gay. Sad and pathetic really.
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
He'll be down to 6 or 7 MPs next election, I'd have thought.
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
You can almost hear the thirst... "6-7 anyone? 6-7 everyone? Look at me, I'm 6-7ing."
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
One of my favourite websites on this here internet.
November 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Meanwhile, @tonythorne007.bsky.social explains for BBC Bitesize what 6-7 tells us about slang trends and young people. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
6-7 and the 'secret' language of kids - BBC Bitesize
Have you noticed your teens – or younger kids - laughing and doing a hand gesture every time the numbers 6 and 7 come up in sequence? Any idea what they’re actually saying or laughing at? As a parent ...
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM