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What People Get Wrong About African-American English | Otherwords
[…] It’s one of the most studied — and most controversial — varieties of English. But many people still hold deep misconceptions about African-American English (AAE). Otherwords is a new PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this … Continue reading
The stories behind the world’s funniest place names
Though I don’t recommend you go to Maggotty Market, I DO recommend you go to https://nordvpn.com/robwords to get the two year plan with an exclusive deal PLUS 1 bonus month on top! It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money … Continue reading
How languages steal words from each other
This is the only pirate reference you’re getting from me. • Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen’s podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/6847274… • More Language Files: • Tom’s Language Files Gretchen’s book BECAUSE INTERNET, all … Continue reading
Why you have an accent in a foreign language
Ever wondered why it’s so hard to sound like a local when you go on holiday? Discover the pronunciation tips your teachers may have missed. […]
Swedish was Shocked by the Pronunciation of Swedish Brand Names in Nordic Countries!!
Have you ever pronounced Swedish Brand names before? What Swedish brand accent was shocking!? Hope you enjoy the video and please follow our pannels! 🇺🇸 @sophiasidae 🇸🇪 Josefin @josbf 🇫🇮 Julia @0.banana 🇳🇴 Steinar @steinarbakkeofficial 🇩🇰 Azemin @azemiiin
What The Names of Animals Mean
Sometimes, the names of animals have more to them than meets the eye. In this video, we explore the best examples of that. […]
Surprising Things about American English
Here’s a collection of things I find surprising about American English as a British linguist living in Southern California. I look at vowel mergers in US English, vocabulary and grammar features, surprising pronunciations and hypercorrections. This is the first time … Continue reading
How to find a strange solace in the indifference of the universe | Aeon Essays
ape St Vincent, Portugal, 2012. Photo by Alfredo D’Amato/Panos In the face of an inscrutable, indifferent universe, Pessoa suggests we cultivate a certain longing for the elusive horizon An elusive point sits on the horizon. A deep yearning stirs within … Continue reading
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What makes some languages sound HORRIBLE?
[…] Is 🇮🇹Italian delightful and 🇩🇪German disgusting? Is 🇨🇳Mandarin a melodic mess? In this episode, Rob meets the linguists who’ve tried to work out which are the prettiest and ugliest languages. The results are sure to surprise you. ==LINKS== Niklas … Continue reading
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