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Episode 101
When hath gave way to has, the original meaning of merry, and other insights from popular Christmas carols.
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9 years, 3 months ago
Away in a Penthouse, the Little Lord Jesus
Episode 101
When hath gave way to has, plus the original meaning of merry.
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9 years, 3 months ago
What "The Wizard of Oz" Can Tell Us About "Arrival"
Episode 100
In Arrival, Amy Adams plays a linguist who discovers that language can radically alter one's perception of reality. But is that true?
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9 years, 3 months ago
What "The Wizard of Oz" Can Tell Us About "Arrival"
Episode 100
In Arrival, Amy Adams plays a linguist who discovers that language can radically alter a person’s sense of reality. Can it actually?
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9 years, 3 months ago
Black Like Us
Episode 99
Are the slang, sounds and syntax of Black English a kind of universal patois for America’s youth?
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9 years, 4 months ago
Black Like Us
Episode 99
Are the slang, sounds, and syntax of Black English a kind of lingua franca for America's youth?
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9 years, 4 months ago
Language Lessons of Past Presidents
Episode 98
What can we learn about English from Bill Clinton, the two Bushes, and other leaders of the free world?
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9 years, 4 months ago
Language Lessons of Past Presidents
Episode 98
Some unwitting English instruction from previous U.S. presidents.
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9 years, 4 months ago
How You Vanquished Ye, Thee, and Thou
Episode 97
Whither didst thou go? How our rich and complex system of second person pronouns got whittled down to just "you."
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9 years, 5 months ago
How You Vanquished Ye, Thee and Thou
Episode 97
How our rich and complex system of second-person pronouns got whittled down to just you.
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9 years, 5 months ago