ENGLISH LANGUAGE (20-21)
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A selection of books, articles, podcasts and videos that should broaden your knowledge and understanding of English Language.
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Podcasts and Radio Programmes to do with the English Language
Looking for something to listen to that's all about the English Language? Try one of these:-
Key Words of Our Time - from the BBC
'Snowflake', 'Safe Space', 'Resilience' - words that are very much of 'now' are examined by language experts. Dip in to one of these podcasts, linked to the brilliant Radio 4 series 'Word of Mouth' and see what you think.
The Allusionist - A Language Podcast from Helen Zaltzman
132 fascinating 15 minute podcasts about everything from puns to aliens, and why so many people hate the word 'moist'. See what you think.
Code-Switching - BBC Radio 4 Documentary
Young black professionals like Lucrece Grehoua are used to changing their voice, accent and mannerisms when they enter white-majority spaces. But should they really have to?
Lexicon Valley - Professor John McWhorter
If you’ve ever had curious thoughts and questions about the ways we speak, read, and write, Lexicon Valley is the show for you. Hosted by linguist John McWhorter.
A Way With Words
A fun radio show and podcast about language examined through family, history, and culture. With Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett
Fry's English Delight
Four of Stephen Fry's programmes about language, first broadcast on radio, now all available on Audible.
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