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Is the Southern Accent Disappearing?
Season 4
Episode 3
When you hear names like Gladys or Herbert or Doris, you probably automatically think of old people, but why is that? Linguists have been studying the science of first names for a long time, and though what's behind a particular parent's choice is deeply personal and often opaque, there are certain trends in baby naming that can reveal a lot about the values and direction of a society.
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Headlines have sprung up all over declaring that the Southern American dialect is on its way out.
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Why do we use such unusual words for the people we love?
8:32
There are many words you say incorrectly but don’t know you are saying incorrectly.
8:59
Linguists use language everyday to solve crimes. Let’s take a look the most famous ones!
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Join us as we find out how certain places got their names.
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So how did we get those names of colors?
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Why does switching from texting to talking feel like you’re trying to speak a different language?
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How do our brains process language?
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What are "argots" or what some call "verbal jazz", and how is it used across the globe?
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Can you really invent a language? So how does one...do it?
6:35
How did English become the most widely spoken language in the world?
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Let’s take a deep dive into the etymology of alcohol.