Neuerwerbungen, Links und Tipps für die Anglistik aus der ULB

  • Kennen Sie schon … Britannica Academic Plus & Image Quest?

    [16.12.2024, 07:00] Wir haben zwei Britannica-Datenbanken lizenziert: Britannica Academic Die Online-Ausgabe der umfangreichsten englischsprachigen Allgemeinenzyklopädie bietet über 90.000 redaktionell geprüfte Artikeln sowie 12.500 Beiträgen aus der Reihe Britannica Books of the Year. Daneben werden täglich Nachrichtenmeldungen aus der BBC und der New … Weiterlesen →
  • Kennen Sie schon … den Podcast „Schlicht & Einfach Mittelalter“?

    [09.12.2024, 07:00] Das englische Mittelalter war voller faszinierender Persönlichkeiten. „Schlicht und Einfach Mittelalter“ erzählt ihre Geschichte, verständlich und unterhaltsam. Unter diesem Motto sind in zwei Teilen – „England im Hochmittelalter“ & „England im Spätmittelalter“ – bereits über 100 Folgen erschienen.Unter @SuE_Mittelalter gibt … Weiterlesen →
  • Testzugriff: „Orlando“

    [02.12.2024, 08:54] Bis zum 2.1.2025 haben wir Zugriff auf die Datenbank „Orlando: Women’s Writing in the British Isles from the Beginnings to the Present“, eine umfangreiche Textsammlung mit biografischen und bibliografischen Informationen, Kontextmaterial und Chronologien zu über 1300 überwiegend britischen Schriftstellerinnen und … Weiterlesen →
  • Aus unseren Neuerwerbungen – Anglistik 2024.12

    [02.12.2024, 07:00] Hybridity in the literature of medieval England Hybridity in the Literature of Medieval England offers a wide-ranging exploration of hybridity in medieval English literature. Anxiety about hybridity surfaces in characters of mixed ethnic identity in the romances. But anxiety is … Weiterlesen →
  • Bayern2 radioWissen: „Richard Wright – Vater der Black Power“

    [25.11.2024, 07:00] „Richard Wright: Mit dem Roman „Native Son“ aus dem Jahr 1940 wird er der erste afroamerikanische Bestsellerautor der USA. Der Titel seines Buches „Black Power“ von 1954 wird zum Slogan, der die schwarze Bürgerrechtsbewegung prägte.(Bayern 2, Frank Halbach) Sie können … Weiterlesen →

Diese Nachrichten stammen aus dem FachBlog der ULB aus der Kategorie Anglistik.

Nachrichten aus der Anglistik

  • It’s written in the stars: talking about things that might happen in the future

    [18.12.2024, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post.     by Liz Walter Today’s post looks at phrases for talking about what the future holds. In particular, it will cover vocabulary relating to how much – if at all – we can control what happens to us. The words fate and destiny can refer both … Continue reading It’s written in the stars: talking about things that might happen in the future The post It’s written in the stars: talking about things that might happen in the future appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.
  • The English We Speak: The flip side

    [17.12.2024, 11:33] An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it hereTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241216FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
  • New words – 16 December 2024

    [16.12.2024, 08:00] pleasanteeism noun [U] /ple.zənˈtiː.ɪzm/ the feeling that you always need to appear cheerful and friendly when at work, even if you are stressed or anxious, so that people, especially those senior to you, have a good opinion of you Pleasanteeism happens when employees feel the need to project a positive image or “put on a … Continue reading New words – 16 December 2024 The post New words – 16 December 2024 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.
  • Cringeworthy and toe-curling (The language of embarrassment)

    [11.12.2024, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post.   by Kate Woodford Today’s post deals with the language around a feeling that we all experience from time to time, embarrassment – that is, the feeling of being ashamed or shy in the company of others. Starting with some useful alternatives to the adjective ‘embarrassed’, the … Continue reading Cringeworthy and toe-curling (The language of embarrassment) The post Cringeworthy and toe-curling (The language of embarrassment) appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.
  • The English We Speak: In my travel era

    [10.12.2024, 14:59] An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of lifeTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241209FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
  • New words – 9 December 2024

    [09.12.2024, 08:00] greenager noun [C] UK /ˈgriːnˌeɪ.dʒəʳ/ US /ˈgriːnˌeɪ.dʒɚ/ a teenager who is interested in green issues and takes part in activities that aim to help the environment A new survey has revealed it’s no longer the parents calling the shots when it comes to saving energy – it’s their eco-conscious kids. Dubbed “greenagers”, this new generation … Continue reading New words – 9 December 2024 The post New words – 9 December 2024 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.
  • In real life or the virtual world: ways of being present

    [04.12.2024, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post.   by Liz Walter The covid pandemic and the continued rise of social media have both caused fundamental changes in the way we communicate and spend time with one another. Because of this, we often need to specify whether we are talking about being in the same … Continue reading In real life or the virtual world: ways of being present The post In real life or the virtual world: ways of being present appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.
  • The English We Speak: Give it some welly!

    [03.12.2024, 11:39] Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241202FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
  • New words – 02 December 2024

    [02.12.2024, 08:00] agesplaining noun [U] /ˈeɪdʒ.spleɪn.ɪŋ/ the act of explaining something to someone in a way that suggests that they are stupid; used when a young person explains something to an older person that they already understand You may have heard of mansplaining, when a man explains something to a woman in a way that’s regarded as … Continue reading New words – 02 December 2024 The post New words – 02 December 2024 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.
  • Playing with fire (The language of risk)

    [27.11.2024, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post.   by Kate Woodford This week’s post looks at the language that we use to talk about risk – that is, the possibility of something bad happening. I look at phrases that include the word ‘risk’ itself and then consider a range of useful idioms on this … Continue reading Playing with fire (The language of risk) The post Playing with fire (The language of risk) appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

Die Nachrichten stammen aus den News des Deutschen Anglistenverbandes, dem "Literature"-Blog des British Council, den Blogs About Words und Wordability und der Podcast-Reihe The English We Speak.

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