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Coffeehouse English, London’s Melting Pot, and the French Roots of Power
Episode 262
Published 1 day, 2 hours ago
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From 17th‑century cafés that launched a new register to the multicultural accents of modern London and the Norman‑French vocabulary that still governs our politics—this episode traces how each moment shaped English across time. It looks at coffeehouse culture, MLE’s linguistic mash‑up, and French influence on government terms.
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