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Charles Dickens, portrayed by Daniel Maclise.

What the dickens? - Medium

In this week's exercise, find out about the major events that are planned to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth.

Word origins

Dagmar Taylor writes: "The book I got for Christmas makes me laugh."

The Selfridges Library, part of the Words Words Words event.Photo: Andrew Meredith

Is that a library in the shop?

Who says people aren't reading these days? Interest in books is as great as ever — and London department store Selfridges is hoping to prove it with a seven-week event devoted to the printed word.

Reading takes you places

Good, short reads in English can be a magic carpet that takes you on fantastic journeys, says Language Editor Joanna Westcombe.

Thomas Ross, philosopher, Berkeley, California. Photo: Jan Stuermann

Thomas Ross, philosopher: "I went to Macy's in San Francisco and entered this little room where Santa was. He was very nice. I wanted to tell Santa psychically what I wanted for Christmas, but he made me say it out loud." Did his wish come true? Click to find out.

Read and succeed

We’re talking about reading longer texts, like novels, in English. Language editor Joanna Westcombe explains that this kind of “extensive reading” can help you improve your English in many ways.

He sets a good example. You should take a ______ out of his book.

Leaf, page or side?

Good books - Medium

Book-lovers all over the UK are leaving their favourite books lying around. They're leaving them in public places where they can be found by new owners. In our latest exercise, you can read about a nationwide book swap and practise vocabulary for talking about books.

Visiting the "queen of crime"

Agatha Christie is the world's most widely read novelist, with two billion books sold in 45 languages. Claudine Weber-Hof visits her home in Torquay, England.

Agatha Christie

In the September issue of Spotlight magazine, we’re taking a journey to England to learn about a writer loved by countless people around the world: Agatha Christie.

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