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ICDP-5 will be held online as scheduled (October 16-18, 2026). The keynote speakers include Jonathan Culpeper, Michael Haugh, Miriam Locher, Maria Sifianou, Pilar G. Blitvich and others. If you are interested in the program, send a message to [email protected].
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Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics, Pennsylvania State University: Description: Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics Position Specifics: The College of the Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State… dlvr.it/TVwVm6
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Confs: Panel at IPC20 - Rethinking Politeness Formulae: Bridging Traditional and Advanced Approaches in Pragmatics: Rethinking Politeness Formulae: Bridging Traditional and Advanced Approaches in Pragmatics Since the seminal work of Brown and Levinson… dlvr.it/TVgyVg
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Jobs: Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Faculty Position in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, Graduate Institute of Linguistics: Description: We are looking for a motivated faculty member with a Ph.D. in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics who… dlvr.it/TVdCvc
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Amol Rajan, "Britain today is stuck, isn't it?"
Alan Sugar, "It's stagnant"
Amol Rajan, "Declining?"
Alan Sugar, "It's got a lot to do with Brexit"
"Brexit is the biggest disaster I have experienced in my whole lifetime, business career"
"Brexit was a total absolute disaster, and anybody who says it's not is deluded"
Amol Rajan, "What do you think it would take to get this country growing again?"
Alan Sugar, "Go back into the European Union"
"I've never met Starmer but if I ever did I'd ask if it's possible? What mechanism would it take to effectively get down on our bended knees and beg to be allowed back in again"
"That's what I would do. If I was in charge, I'd beg to get back in again"
Amol Rajan, "I've never really associated you with begging"
Alan Sugar, "Exactly. That's how bad it is"
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According to Nigel Farage, Iceland being in the EU Single Market, having free movement of people and belonging to Schengen is perfectly compatible with national independence.
I look forward to him endorsing the same independence for the UK: back in the Single Market, with free movement and Schengen.
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Many survivors of domestic abuse want to use their experiences and ideas to shape the policies that affect their lives.
In this blog, Kerry, Tasnia and Alexandra reflect on what it was like to participate in a roundtable with government ministers. 1/2
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Fab Uppsala PALA pic, where Practising Stylistics, celebrating (beaming) Paul Simpson was launched. Lucky to be among friends/co-contributors Billy Clark, Marina Lambrou, Simon Statham, Peter Stockwell, Siobhan Chapman, Dan McIntyre, Michael Toolan, Sandrine Sorlin & Katie Wales.
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Please repost if you want Andy Burnham to work to restore our EU Freedom of Movement as soon as possible. It was robbed from us by the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history. – at Brighton, England
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Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, College Park: Description: The Linguistics Department at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) with an anticipated starting date… dlvr.it/TV6fGx
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Replying to @DrWordy
Have you seen my analysis of the opening of A Christmas Carol, using stylistics?
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Provocative start by Professor Peter Stockwell at #PALA2026.
Not everyone in the room agrees!
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Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics, Northwestern University: Description: Northwestern University’s Department of Linguistics… dlvr.it/TV0551
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Welcome to Manchester Met 💙
We can’t wait to welcome you this September. Get ready for new experiences, new friendships, and an exciting new chapter. ✨
Your Manchester Met journey begins now. See you in September! 🙌
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We wish everyone receiving their A Level results today the very best of luck.
If your grades aren’t what you hoped for, remember there are still many pathways available.
Through Clearing, excellent courses across the UK can still open doors to skills and rewarding careers.
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Best of luck to students in Twickenham and across England getting their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results today! However you're feeling, take a moment to recognise how much you've achieved and how hard you've worked to get here. (1/2)
Best of luck to all those awaiting your A and T level results, today.
Congratulations to you, your teachers, and parents on your achievements.
If you’re still seeking a place at university, why not give us a call on 0161 247 3000 for courses in Clearing & Adjustment @ManMetUni
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📢 Deadline Extended!
The final abstract deadline for #SpS2026 is now 31 July 2026.
🗓 19–20 Dec 2026
📍 Kansai University, Osaka
Research on sociopragmatics, interaction, politeness, digital pragmatics, L1/L2 contexts, and related areas is welcome.
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