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Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English. Talking with author, Professor Ben Yagoda.
Season 29
Episode 9
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
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George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. Over time Americanisms have infiltrated popular British culture. But increasingly, Britishisms are gaining traction in the US, in part with the rise of social media and instant communication.