Author: British Wordsmith

Learn the common abbreviations used in British crosswords, from compass directions and Roman numerals to musical notation, chess pieces and familiar titles.

Discover 20 wonderfully expressive British words, from chuffed and gobsmacked to faff, kerfuffle and wonky, with clear meanings and examples.

Discover the most common differences between British and American spelling, from colour and centre to licence, practise and organise.