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So … Let’s Talk About So

Episode 147

Leading with so is often shorthand for I'm about to do some explaining.

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7 years, 5 months ago

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Like-Minded

Episode 146

John McWhorter discusses the evolution of the word like.

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7 years, 5 months ago

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Like-Minded

Episode 146

There's lots to like about like.

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Learn more about yo…

7 years, 5 months ago

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Why Do Southerners Talk Like That?

Episode 145

John McWhorter dissects the many distinct features that make up Southern speech.

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7 years, 6 months ago

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Why Do Southerners Talk Like That?

Episode 145

A Southern accent is easier to explain than to emulate.

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7 years, 6 months ago

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The Habitual Past

Episode 144

Did you "used to" do something but don't any longer? Where does that expression come from?!

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7 years, 6 months ago

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The Habitual Past

Episode 144

You regularly did something but don't any longer. In other words, you used to do it — what an odd expression.

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7 years, 6 months ago

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A Riot of Color

Episode 143

Our word for "red" predates our word for "blue"—and that's true for almost every language!

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7 years, 7 months ago

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A Riot of Color

Episode 143

Languages tend to get their color words in a certain order.

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7 years, 7 months ago

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The Rise of They

Episode 142

The singular they is here to stay and that's a good thing.

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7 years, 7 months ago

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