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Getting Got

Episode 202

The many subtle nuances of one of our most common verbs.

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On the Origin of English

Episode 201

A controversial theory holds that English, along with other Germanic languages, was profoundly influenced early on by Phoenician. The evidence is int…

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On the Origin of English

Episode 201

A fringe theory about English for which the evidence is intriguing.

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White Author, Black English. Problem?

Episode 200

Mark Twain famously depicted what he called the "Missouri Negro dialect" of Jim. Would that be acceptable today?

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White Author, Black English. Problem?

Episode 200

Is it appropriation for a white novelist to render Black speech?

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Do Cats Have Language?

Episode 199

Animals bark, sing, purr and even gesture, all fascinating but a far cry from human communication.

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Do Cats Have Language?

Episode 199

The way that animals communicate is fascinating, yes, but a far cry from human speech.

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Sergeant, Corporal, Colonel!

Episode 198

Peculiar linguistic tales of America's soldiers.

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Sergeant, Corporal, Colonel

Episode 198

The peculiar language of our military ranks.

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To Reason Why

Episode 197

There's more than one way to ask why. How come? What for?

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5 years, 6 months ago

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