Feb 19, 2009 · A term is the length of time a standard course lasts. The length of a term depends on the number of terms that a school offers courses. A term may be a semester (at a school that has two …

Apr 7, 2021 · In AE "term" refers to a division of the school year, typically characterized by being able to select one or more courses during it and getting grades for one's work in those courses. The length …

Aug 28, 2014 · Hi, is there a term for people who love reading literature? I found "bibliophile" and "bookworm", but I have a sense that both have a certain old-fashioned and somewhat nerdy …

Feb 18, 2012 · Guv/Guvnor is a term mostly heard in The Met, & again, used to refer to Inspectors & above of either gender in the same circumstances other forces would use Boss. It is occasionally …

Nov 13, 2023 · Is it common for parents to call their adult children "kids" or "children" in a mobile phone group chat for example as below, if the parents do not call them by their names? Mum: Kids …

Sep 22, 2014 · Do you native speakers use "technologically illiterate" often in daily conversation? like: - She's technologically illiterate, she doesn't know much about computers and stuff - Adam is …

May 21, 2008 · The technical term for the medical condition is, I believe, aphasia (adjective aphasic); in everyday language I think we'd say someone had lost the ability to speak. "Speech-impaired" would …

Feb 13, 2017 · Does the phrase 'mainland China' really imply that there are two China-s? In China, many scholars claim that 'the Chinese mainland' is the proper term that should be used in media …

Aug 14, 2006 · Hello, I am in search of a term that can be used to describe someone who recites poetry... I have found that the word 'reciter' is in the dictionary, but it sounds a bit awkward. Does …

Apr 5, 2018 · When the term “pet” is used it is normally said in a somewhat sarcastic manner “oh come on pet...” How strange! Being a Geordie, I'm very familiar with 'pet' as a general form of address, …