Category Archives: English

Why Can’t Americans Agree On How To Say ‘Crayon’? | #shorts

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What does Old English sound like? [Shorts]

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Map of British English Dialects

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Why does oxygen have the wrong name? | ELEMENTS

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

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Break a Leg!! #linguistics #language #etymology #theater #setdesign

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What is antidisestablishmentarianism? | THE LONGEST WORDS

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

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Tolkien and “Men”

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Why is the word “dog” such a mystery? | ANIMAL WORDS

Take a walk on the wild side with Rob and Jess as they explore animal etymologies. 🐻Why were we too scared to give bears a proper name? 🐶Why don’t we know where the word “dog” came from? 👻Which animal is … Continue reading

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