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Why Linguists Love What's Happening with K-Pop

Why Linguists Love What's Happening with K-Pop

Season 6 Episode 1
7:58
Why "a Lie" is Hard to Define

Why "a Lie" is Hard to Define

Season 6 Episode 2
10:11
The Linguistics of Time Are Totally Mind Bending

The Linguistics of Time Are Totally Mind Bending

Season 6 Episode 3
9:49
Why Every Generation Uses This One Slang Word

Why Every Generation Uses This One Slang Word

Season 6 Episode 4
8:56
How a Language Debate Could Land You in Jail

How a Language Debate Could Land You in Jail

Season 6 Episode 5
10:43
The English Language Has a Smelly Problem

The English Language Has a Smelly Problem

Season 6 Episode 6
10:02
Can the Government Control How We Speak?

Can the Government Control How We Speak?

Season 6 Episode 7
7:15
This Speech Quirk Is Nearly Universal

This Speech Quirk Is Nearly Universal

Season 6 Episode 8
8:16
How Fast Language Can Change

How Fast Language Can Change

Season 6 Episode 9
8:13
The Mysterious Origins of Abracadabra and Other Magic Words

The Mysterious Origins of Abracadabra and Other Magic Words

Season 5 Episode 6
7:21
Is Social Media Censorship Unaliving Language?

Is Social Media Censorship Unaliving Language?

Season 5 Episode 7
7:18
Popular Word Origins That Are Totally Wrong

Popular Word Origins That Are Totally Wrong

Season 5 Episode 8
7:03
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Inside the Fiercest Debate in Linguistics

It's one of the most contentious debates in linguistics, and at the heart of what it means to be human!
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Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop
8:57
Season 2 Episode 9
Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop
Besides being annoying, what if the grammar police are actually... wrong?
The Stories Behind Food Names
7:46
Season 2 Episode 8
The Stories Behind Food Names
It shouldn't matter what a food is called as long as it tastes good, right? Well...
Is Bilingualism a Superpower?
9:41
Season 2 Episode 7
Is Bilingualism a Superpower?
Current studies with children show show new insight into bilingualism.
Foreign Words We Need in English
7:00
Season 2 Episode 6
Foreign Words We Need in English
English has more words than most other languages, but there are still gaps.
A Controversial Theory About Gossip
7:24
Season 2 Episode 5
A Controversial Theory About Gossip
Why is gossip an integral part of human social structure?
Pronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot
5:56
Season 2 Episode 4
Pronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot
Pronouns may be little, but they say a lot, and they're always changing!
The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
7:50
Season 2 Episode 3
The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language.
How Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?
6:19
Season 2 Episode 2
How Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?
Adaptable clichés called "snowclones" are EVERYWHERE but they're older than you think.
Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?
6:08
Season 2 Episode 1
Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?
There's evidence that sweating may be good for your psyche.
Otherwords Season 1
7:11
Season 1 Episode 6
60 Euphemisms for Death!
The word "Death" has a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.
Popular Words Invented by Authors
7:21
Season 1 Episode 5
Popular Words Invented by Authors
We explore some of the popular words authors have created that are now in our lexicon.
What People Get Wrong About African-American English
11:23
Season 1 Episode 4
What People Get Wrong About African-American English
Here are the deep misconceptions about African-American English (AAE).
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