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Away in a Penthouse, the Little Lord Jesus

Episode 101

When hath gave way to has, the original meaning of merry, and other insights from popular Christmas carols.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Language Lessons of Past Presidents

Episode 98

Some unwitting English instruction from previous U.S. presidents.

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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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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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