In this Issue

Welcome to the 44th edition of MED Magazine, the free webzine of the Macmillan Dictionaries resource site.

After a short break we return with a new issue packed with interesting articles about words and the English language.

In the new word of the month series we bring you a summary of the year 2006 in twelve words.

The Language Interference article explores the influence of English on the Swedish language.

The topic of the British and American culture column is shopping and entertainment in the United Kingdom and, specifically, in London.

Readers have emailed us with more linguistic queries. The answers to these you can read in the Your questions answered column.

Looking for a book to read? Take a look at this month’s book review to decide if this is the one for you.

If you would like to browse the content of earlier issues of MED Magazine, visit the Back issues and Index pages.

To read a selection of emails readers have sent us from around the world, visit the Letters to the editor page. And don’t forget: we are always pleased to receive your comments and suggestions. You can send us these by filling in this simple form.

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Kati Sule
Editor