Category Archives: English

COW vs BEEF Busting the Biggest Myth in Linguistic History.

Posted on October 10, 2024 by agogo22

[…] The story that’s been told 100s of times: The names of animal comes from the Anglo-Saxon peasants who were English and the names of the meat comes from the French Nobles. An interesting story but it’s a myth. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t English People Pronounce “Kamala?”

Posted on October 2, 2024 by agogo22
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Why Can’t Americans Agree On How To Say ‘Crayon’? | #shorts

Posted on October 1, 2024 by agogo22
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What does Old English sound like? [Shorts]

Posted on September 25, 2024 by agogo22
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Map of British English Dialects

Posted on September 23, 2024 by agogo22
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Why does oxygen have the wrong name? | ELEMENTS

Posted on September 18, 2024 by agogo22

In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the fascinating stories behind the names of the elements of the periodic table. From gods and mythological creatures to places and famous scientists, discover how history, language, and culture have … Continue reading →

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I prefer to call it an “anapot” #linguistics #language #grammar #etymology #idioms

Posted on September 15, 2024 by agogo22
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Break a Leg!! #linguistics #language #etymology #theater #setdesign

Posted on September 12, 2024 by agogo22
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What is antidisestablishmentarianism? | THE LONGEST WORDS

Posted on September 11, 2024 by agogo22

n this pulchritudinous episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess discuss the longest words in English and beyond: from antidisestablishmentarianism to opado­temacho­selacho­galeo­kranio­leipsano­drim­hypo­trimmato­silphio­karabo­melito­katakechy­meno­kichl­epi­kossypho­phatto­perister­alektryon­opte­kephallio­kigklo­peleio­lagoio­siraio­baphe­tragano­pterygon. ❓What does floccinaucinihilipilification mean? ⛈️What sound does Bababadalgharaghtakamminarronnkonnbronntonnerronntuonnthunntrovarrhounawnskawntoohoohoordenenthurnuk represent? 😱Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of what? These questions answered … Continue reading →

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Semantic Bleaching: how words become less awesome

Posted on September 9, 2024 by agogo22
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