Emma Gledhill
@linguistforsail.bsky.social
A translator that sails. FCIL, FITI, @CIOL_Linguists Council & membership cttee. RHBNC & Uni of Surrey alumna. Into Romansch, sax 'n' violins, amateur genealogy, books. Susceptible to rabbit holes. Posts are own views. Usually found up a Swiss alp.
I’m part of one of the UK birth cohort studies; I did tests and surveys right up until I left the country & still in touch & get info. I’ve long pled for them to survey us in the diaspora as it would answer that question (& others), but no dice. I suppose there are cost issues but still a shame
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’m part of one of the UK birth cohort studies; I did tests and surveys right up until I left the country & still in touch & get info. I’ve long pled for them to survey us in the diaspora as it would answer that question (& others), but no dice. I suppose there are cost issues but still a shame
I’m convinced people would hardly give a stuff about immigration if they weren’t constantly told that they should. Also where’s the “both-siding” on immigration? Shouldn’t media impartiality rules dictate that if even 1 expert thinks it good, it should get equal airtime?
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I’m convinced people would hardly give a stuff about immigration if they weren’t constantly told that they should. Also where’s the “both-siding” on immigration? Shouldn’t media impartiality rules dictate that if even 1 expert thinks it good, it should get equal airtime?
We split the difference - OH is allergic/intolerant to mushrooms, I’m allergic/intolerant to rice
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
We split the difference - OH is allergic/intolerant to mushrooms, I’m allergic/intolerant to rice
The minimum income requirement already constrains the right to a family life in the UK for many UK citizens. “Sure you can live with your non-UK spouse and dual national children - just not in the UK”
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The minimum income requirement already constrains the right to a family life in the UK for many UK citizens. “Sure you can live with your non-UK spouse and dual national children - just not in the UK”
Marmite and cucumber sandwiches. Go on, give them a go. My daily school lunch box way back when
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Marmite and cucumber sandwiches. Go on, give them a go. My daily school lunch box way back when
Don’t you mean before the whole country is toast?
Can’t believe you missed that opportunity🤣
Can’t believe you missed that opportunity🤣
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Don’t you mean before the whole country is toast?
Can’t believe you missed that opportunity🤣
Can’t believe you missed that opportunity🤣
I only read ebooks these days (thank you age-related short-arm disorder) and managed to get Baby’s Breath from our local provider 🙂
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I only read ebooks these days (thank you age-related short-arm disorder) and managed to get Baby’s Breath from our local provider 🙂
Ooh I must check out our local supplier again!
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ooh I must check out our local supplier again!
One thing people kind of tell you, but not really, about middle age:
One day you'll be like "oh [thing] looks fun but people will think I'm a loser" about a thing
And then you'll say. Wait a second.
Fuck 'em
One day you'll be like "oh [thing] looks fun but people will think I'm a loser" about a thing
And then you'll say. Wait a second.
Fuck 'em
Darn Tough turned me on to Cute Socks and I've never looked back
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The film "Ballon" was a fascinating representation of the story you linked.
It feels a long time ago now, but I was already 19 when the wall fell, and my childhood "Ausgangslage" was of people not being able to travel. Still, even now, it's shocking what means were used to keep people in.
It feels a long time ago now, but I was already 19 when the wall fell, and my childhood "Ausgangslage" was of people not being able to travel. Still, even now, it's shocking what means were used to keep people in.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The film "Ballon" was a fascinating representation of the story you linked.
It feels a long time ago now, but I was already 19 when the wall fell, and my childhood "Ausgangslage" was of people not being able to travel. Still, even now, it's shocking what means were used to keep people in.
It feels a long time ago now, but I was already 19 when the wall fell, and my childhood "Ausgangslage" was of people not being able to travel. Still, even now, it's shocking what means were used to keep people in.
Is there any indication where that is? I think Ladybird authors didn't tend to make things up, but that double choir? is rather unusual.
Beautiful work, as ever
Beautiful work, as ever
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Is there any indication where that is? I think Ladybird authors didn't tend to make things up, but that double choir? is rather unusual.
Beautiful work, as ever
Beautiful work, as ever
I had a red one when I was about 4
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I had a red one when I was about 4
From experience 😢 it’s bang on - especially about seeing ghosts and not wanting to get over it quickly. The last paragraph strikes so many chords
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
From experience 😢 it’s bang on - especially about seeing ghosts and not wanting to get over it quickly. The last paragraph strikes so many chords
What, like “permanent residence”, as it’s called in most places?
November 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What, like “permanent residence”, as it’s called in most places?
Localization in plain sight :)
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Localization in plain sight :)
Ignores the fact that you can dislike (or disagree with) the substance but still want to see similar posts. The dislike button isn’t the problem; the subsequent logic is. Some of us actively seek out a range of opinions.
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ignores the fact that you can dislike (or disagree with) the substance but still want to see similar posts. The dislike button isn’t the problem; the subsequent logic is. Some of us actively seek out a range of opinions.