Flaming English used to make points about English grammar, punctuation and usage but now features humorous, sometimes satirical, verses
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A warm welcome from Anna Nolan (England)
The main aim of this website is to reach you through my blog, Flaming English, in which I used to indulge my passion for English grammar, punctuation and usage – albeit trying to approach the subject in a light-hearted way. With a penchant for irreverent satire and humorous ditties, however, I am now posting jocular, sometimes satirical, rhymes.
After working as a teacher of English in Poland and then broadcaster at the Polish Section of the BBC (in Britain, of course), I spent many years running public examinations, developing national qualifications, carrying out linguistic research, copy editing and penning articles and books on English grammar, punctuation and usage. I hope that Flaming English will earn the ultimate accolade of being worthy of your attention – and raise a smile (or two).
Links to, and information about, the books I have written/ contributed to can be found on the Books page.
Can you believe I’ve only just now found your page? When you visited my site a while ago, I linked to your page on WP and it only had an About page at that point. I figured you were just getting set up and I’d wait it out. So I check back today and same thing. But then I hit VIEW COMPLETE PROFILE and followed the link from there to your page and finally ended up here! I’m so glad I finally found you. Will now be following along and enjoying your take on language!
Thank you so much; I’m absolutely delighted. As I’ve already said, I love your blog! My next post is due about now, but a close friend is unwell, so my writing has to take a back seat for a wee while. Thanks again!
Oh dear – is that the impression I have created? I didn’t mean to. But don’t worry, I also make all sorts of mistakes; perhaps you could spot some? I wouldn’t block your comments – I CAN laugh at myself! (By the way, I’m Polish – but completely crazy about the magnificent English language; what a thrill it is to be using it.)
No, not at all: your site is very friendly. I was making a joke mostly, but I do worry about grammar errors that I don’t notice. I keep meaning to look up the proper placement of adverbs. I am one-eighth Polish, but, alas, I speak no Polish or any language other than English, now that I have forgotten my high school French. I am amazed by many bloggers at WordPress are capable of expressing themselves in more than one language.
Thank you for putting my mind at rest; I was getting a bit worried! English grammar is very complex and notorious for its booby-traps (I reckon the absence of case endings has at least some part to play), and I’m fascinated by those, which I have been researching for decades. I’m trying to make Flaming English jocular, although I have also written some serious stuff on grammar. Yep, our fellow bloggers are a clever lot. Welcome aboard!
And thank YOU, Julia. You are extremely kind; I’m greatly looking forward to the pleasure of reading your posts. Delightful? Only proves how deceptive appearances can be, ha, ha, ha! Although the magnificent English language (with its fascinating grammar) is my passion (I’m Polish, by the way), I do try to write about English usage in a jocular manner and fervently hope that you will enjoy at least some of my posts. All the very best, Anna 🙂
This sounds like an excellent journey of a blog. I love this language and I am THAT person in my friend circle who will correct the grammar even in the middle of a heated, blood-thirsty argument. I feel good 😀
Thank you for your kind comment, Prajakta, and welcome aboard. I do hope you will enjoy at least some of my posts. I, too, love English and am fascinated by its grammar. Best wishes from currently very wet and windy Lake District.
Yes, we are Deborah, but we have to be very careful: the infection rate is creeping up, and there are a few localised lockdowns. I hope things are improving on your side of the “pond”. Stay well and safe xxx
It may be leveling off here again but it is being closely monitored and we are still partially shut down. Schools are closed. You stay safe and well too. xo
Flaming English by Anna Nolan 
Let the fun begin!
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I forgot to tick the reply boxes.
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Quoi?
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Go n-éirí an obair leatsa !!
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I hope you are not telling me to go and get a life, Paul!
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hello
it’s nice posting.
姓名學
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Thank you kindly. Anna
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Can you believe I’ve only just now found your page? When you visited my site a while ago, I linked to your page on WP and it only had an About page at that point. I figured you were just getting set up and I’d wait it out. So I check back today and same thing. But then I hit VIEW COMPLETE PROFILE and followed the link from there to your page and finally ended up here! I’m so glad I finally found you. Will now be following along and enjoying your take on language!
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Thank you so much; I’m absolutely delighted. As I’ve already said, I love your blog! My next post is due about now, but a close friend is unwell, so my writing has to take a back seat for a wee while. Thanks again!
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Dear me, it could be intimidating to leave a comment here. On the other hand, maybe I could improve my grammar skills along the way?
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Oh dear – is that the impression I have created? I didn’t mean to. But don’t worry, I also make all sorts of mistakes; perhaps you could spot some? I wouldn’t block your comments – I CAN laugh at myself! (By the way, I’m Polish – but completely crazy about the magnificent English language; what a thrill it is to be using it.)
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No, not at all: your site is very friendly. I was making a joke mostly, but I do worry about grammar errors that I don’t notice. I keep meaning to look up the proper placement of adverbs. I am one-eighth Polish, but, alas, I speak no Polish or any language other than English, now that I have forgotten my high school French. I am amazed by many bloggers at WordPress are capable of expressing themselves in more than one language.
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Thank you for putting my mind at rest; I was getting a bit worried! English grammar is very complex and notorious for its booby-traps (I reckon the absence of case endings has at least some part to play), and I’m fascinated by those, which I have been researching for decades. I’m trying to make Flaming English jocular, although I have also written some serious stuff on grammar. Yep, our fellow bloggers are a clever lot. Welcome aboard!
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Oops. Thou hast fallen to countless English booby traps.
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I have? Quite possibly – I am Polish, after all. But I’m more than happy to be guided by those more knowledgeable than me.
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I knew better before writing that. I meant moi. 🙂
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Oh, I’m sure YOU never have! 🙂
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You are delightful Anna! Many thanks for following my blog, I’m honoured. I look forward to learning much from you! Be well, jules
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And thank YOU, Julia. You are extremely kind; I’m greatly looking forward to the pleasure of reading your posts. Delightful? Only proves how deceptive appearances can be, ha, ha, ha! Although the magnificent English language (with its fascinating grammar) is my passion (I’m Polish, by the way), I do try to write about English usage in a jocular manner and fervently hope that you will enjoy at least some of my posts. All the very best, Anna 🙂
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Sigh…☺ I do so adore your vocabulary…I hear your passion.
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Finally, I was able to approve your kind comment – yippee! Millions of thanks!!! 🙂
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This sounds like an excellent journey of a blog. I love this language and I am THAT person in my friend circle who will correct the grammar even in the middle of a heated, blood-thirsty argument. I feel good 😀
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Thank you for your kind comment, Prajakta, and welcome aboard. I do hope you will enjoy at least some of my posts. I, too, love English and am fascinated by its grammar. Best wishes from currently very wet and windy Lake District.
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Hi Anna. I found your blog again. I will make sure I am following the correct address. 🙂
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That’s wonderful, Deborah. The ‘dead’ one should disappear in just over a month. 🙂
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Stopped by to say Hi again. Nice to see you you on my blogs. 🙂
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Many thanks, Deborah; and it’s lovely to see you on mine. 🙂
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❤
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How are you doing over there? I think England is out of lock down.
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Yes, we are Deborah, but we have to be very careful: the infection rate is creeping up, and there are a few localised lockdowns. I hope things are improving on your side of the “pond”. Stay well and safe xxx
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It may be leveling off here again but it is being closely monitored and we are still partially shut down. Schools are closed. You stay safe and well too. xo
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