Words for Granted

A podcast that looks at how words change over time.

[Words for Granted @wordsforgranted]

Half the world speaks languages descended from a culture we can’t directly observe.

No writings.
No recordings.

Just traces of shared myths, words, and grammar.

Had a fascinating conversation with @lfspinney about Proto-Indo-European on the latest ep of Words For Granted:

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https://t.co/ovgvRDKmY0

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Half the world speaks languages descended from a culture we can’t directly observe.

No writings.
No recordings.

Just traces of shared myths, words, and grammar.

Had a fascinating conversation with @lfspinney about Proto-Indo-European on the latest ep of Words For Granted:

[Words for Granted @wordsforgranted]

Hey all.

Here's a rough draft of an episode of the new series I've been teasing for the past 2 months. I'm putting this out there to you all because I REALLY would love feedback on the visual element of it.

If you're interested, check it out!

https://t.co/sSimfxl8KU

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Also - reminder that if you want to get a sneak peak of the new linguistics project I'm working on, shoot me an email at [email protected] so I can send you a draft!

I'm in the feedback phase, and who better to help guide the direction of this new endeavoe than ... you?

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New episode today with the great @FridlandValerie about her new book, "Why We Talk Funny." We get into how accents emerge, why they change, what they mean to our identities, and more!

https://t.co/YgFqP1PM4N

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Hey friends!

In the last episode, I mentioned that I'm working on a new project, a video-forward version of the older, strictly etymological episodes of WFG.

I'm looking for feedback! If you're interested, email me at [email protected] and I'll send you a draft!

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@jimineuropa @DannyBate4 Sorry about that! Give it a refresh, it should work now

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Wait ... what?

Yes, we are back! Had a great a conversation with the one and only @DannyBate4 about the history of the alphabet and his new book, Why Q Needs U.

Now, I needs U to check out this episode! T'was a fun one.

https://t.co/LeRj0IaPK4

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@Austin_Federa If time is represented as a number line that moves in chronological order, then moving things “back” implies moving “left,” which is earlier … therefore “up” or “forward” imply the opposite, moving “right” (ie “later).

[Keith Kahn-Harris @KeithKahnHarris]

I was pleased to appear on the @wordsforgranted podcast, talking about the wonders of Kinder Surprise warning message translations.

https://t.co/MZrQrszxqN

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In the latest episode, @guydoza and I do a deep dive on the art of rhetoric.

As it turns out, rhetoric is NOT just a dusty old topic for classicists. Understanding linguistic persuasion might be one of the most essential skills in a healthy democracy!

https://t.co/07d2kfk0xr

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What if "bad" English isn't as bad as we think?

In this episode, I chat with @FridlandValerie about the origins of prescriptivism, the influence of women and children on language change, the linguistic function of "like" and "um," and more!

https://t.co/3hETTmxWru

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@robpaterson @memrise AND, if you want to check out Memrise and get 50% off an annual plan with Memrise, go to: https://t.co/ftXIQxWHyu

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In the latest episode, I talk with @robpaterson from @memrise about language learning myths, curriculum design, different approaches to language education, and more!

https://t.co/dJb4w4Lbsv

[/ˈadam kɔwɔˈd͡ʑɛjt͡ʂɨk/ @SoobPL]

One of the best @wordsforgranted episodes!

What a wonderful insight into the world of grammatical genders!

https://t.co/BairqljZnT

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Thanks! Hope you check out the pod!

[Emma Smith @inkliizii]

@skwinnicki @brown_birds Even though it combines 2 of my favorite 3 things, I've never even thought about etymology podcasts! I do listen to a *linguistics* podcast (@lingthusiasm), tho.

But now the thought's in my head, I did some googling: @wordsforgranted and ⬇️ look good! https://t.co/y28lwPJfbV

[Emma Smith @inkliizii]

@skwinnicki @brown_birds Even though it combines 2 of my favorite 3 things, I've never even thought about etymology podcasts! I do listen to a *linguistics* podcast (@lingthusiasm), tho.

But now the thought's in my head, I did some googling: @wordsforgranted and ⬇️ look good! https://t.co/y28lwPJfbV

[Brynn Quick /brɪn kwɪk/ @BrynnLinguist]

This was a DELIGHTFUL episode of ⁦@wordsforgranted⁩ with ⁦@DannyBate4⁩ . I’ve always taken the concept of linguistic gender for granted (see what I did there?) and listening to this made me really think about it for the first time! https://t.co/e2BOwP59JZ

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This was a fantastic conversation. Thanks for coming on, Danny!

[Dr Danny Bate @DannyBate4]

I'm really chuffed to say that a second great podcast had me on as a guest!

I joined @wordsforgranted to discuss grammatical gender – what it is, why it exists and how English managed to lose it! A dauntingly big topic, but I'm thrilled with the episode:
https://t.co/5Aoza8uAnM

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@DannyBate4 @oudenoida Just reached out by email! Would love to have you on the show :)