Some more questions to the subject - present simple (without auxiliary TO DO) in this Hamilton programme #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Anything, Anytime, Anywhere: Semiotic Landscapes, Labour, and Ideology in <em>The Last of Us</em> Due to advancements in technology, capital-intensive videogames now often include rich semiotic detail in their simulated spaces. In The Last of Us, specifically, much of the playable space is stylise...

The paper is intended to push forward debates in semiotic/linguistic landscapes, critical applied linguistics, ideology critique, and of course game studies.

Link to the open access article below 👇🔓

Hope you enjoy!

#GameStudies #DigitalHumanities #AcademicSky #LinguisticLandscapes

Example of a present simple question to the subject (so without auxiliary TO DO) #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Several question types in this ad: Present simple question word question with TO BE, a Yes/No question and a question tag question. At the bottom a WILL+ infinitive question, as a call for action. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Interesting to see both GOING TO and WILL for future reference being used in a single cartoon. The WILL for me sounds more definitive, certain. Would you agree? #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

In informal spoken(-like) English, present simple questions often occur without the auxiliary ‘to do’. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

A WILL+ (bare) infinitive expressing a promise, an engagement and also a comparative and superlative form of ‘fast’ in the same ad. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Two WILL+infinitive examples. The first one as part of a conditional expressing a promise, an engagement. The second one more of a certainty, you can count on our quality. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Three imperatives expressing instructions and wishes. #ReallyRealGrammar #linguisticlandscapes

advent in england 😁

#linguisticlandscapes #language #signage

Mapping Diversity Mapping Diversity is a platform for discovering key facts about diversity and representation in street names across Europe.

Mapping Diversity from OBC Transeuropa analyses street names in 32 European cities showing how many are named for men or women. Christianity skews the numbers just a bit as Mary takes top spot. mappingdiversity.eu

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A hardback copy of The Bloomsbury Handbook of Linguistic Landscapes with a university library sticker on it sits on golden ginkgo leaves.

Ok what arrived in my mailbox!
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Linguistic Landscapes in Turku. Book cover.

Wrote with Minna Hjort about commercial and non-commercial uses of English in the oldest town in Finland. Our chapter is part of a new Finnish book on #linguisticlandscapes in Turku, ed. by Lantto et al. @sksfinlit.bsky.social

Who said imperatives are (mainly?) used for orders? #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

A typical example of a common conditional (though not so often taught) present simple + imperative for (strong) advice #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

A different use of the flag at today’s #StandUpToRacism rally in London. I trust this is a biblical reference rather than a nod to the rather dodgy 1970s sitcom of that name. #LinguisticLandscapes

Last day of Linguistic Landscape 16 in Essen.A great conference so far and we’re excited to hear what today‘s talks have in store for us.Join the panel on #educationscapes which I will be chairing this afternoon! #LL16 #linguisticlandscapes #educationscapes #schoolscapes

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Imperatives used as encouragement, rather than orders or instructions. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

A bilingual sign by some steps leading down to Lake Constance. It struck me as interesting that the German tells you what the danger is (slipping), but not the potential cause, the English tells you what might cause a problem, but leaves you to infer what the danger is. #LinguisticLandscapes

Imperative with please for a request and modal might expressing possibility #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Conditional with imperative expressing a request and interesting use of a plural verb (check) with the subject ‘Our team’ - team as a group of people? #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

In Runnymede, where Magna Carta enshrined the principle that kings are not above the law, came across an amazing artwork by #MarkWallinger, ‘Writ in Water’ citing Clause 39 of Magna Carta, & thought of #AbregoGarcia & al other victims of would-be King Donald. All tyrants fall. #LinguisticLandscapes

Walking in Runnymede today, home of the Magna Carta, wellspring of habeas corpus, and this memorial to JFK. Can’t help thinking how far from these ideals the US and its current president have fallen. #LinguisticLandscapes

Funny message in the Erasmus Hogeschool canteen at #belta25 with an imperative inspired by the movie Forrest Gump. Once again not an order or command, but rather an encouragement #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Three examples of imperatives that are all but orders (even though that’s often the first coursebook usage rule). These are rather advice, encouragement or invitations. These might even pop up in my #iatefl2025 talk on Thursday. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Present perfect simple question (condensed, without subject) for a period up to now. #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Use of WILL + infinitive with no real future meaning, but more factual, rest assured that #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Will+infinitive (negative) expressing certainty #ReallyRealGrammar #LinguisticLandscapes

Another great video from @ledbydonkeys.org - this time exploring the 'Linguistic Sandscape'! #LinguisticLandscapes