linguistics

VIDEO RP (Received pronunciation) vs POSH ENGLISH The Differences and the HISTORY Explained.

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- Jun 24, 2022
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VIDEO How Far Back in Time Could an English Speaker Go and Still Communicate Effectively?

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- Jul 23, 2020
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VIDEO This Turkish Language Isn’t Spoken, It’s Whistled

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- Jan 27, 2020
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VIDEO The Americans Who Still Speak with Regional British English Accents

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- Oct 21, 2017
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VIDEO Why is There an R in "Mrs" When Its Pronounced "Misses"?

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- Mar 29, 2017
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VIDEO How far back in time could you go and still understand English?

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- Mar 27, 2017
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VIDEO The Cherokee language

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- Nov 30, 2016
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VIDEO English spelling - a bit mad, but perhaps the best system around

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- Nov 28, 2015
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SATIRE Strange sayings

All languages and cultures have some strange sayings. In Finland we say, You put your shoes in your foot [singular] - not your shoes on, that is. We also say, Pull your trousers in your foot [singular]. This might be a funny topic? What the heck are Aussies saying? Eh?
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- Jun 9, 2014
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VIDEO Deep Southern American Accent Tip of the Day - Amy Walker

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- Jan 29, 2012
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VIDEO Hawaiian Pidgin 101

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- Dec 9, 2011
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Only two people know dying language Ayapaneco – but they're not speaking

Manuel Segovia, 75, and Isidro Velazquez, 69, live just 500 metres apart in the Mexican village of Ayapa, but have not spoken in years. It is unknown whether an argument is at the root of their issues, or if they simply don't have anything to say to one another. Speaking to The Guardian...
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- Apr 15, 2011
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VIDEO A Bit of Fry and Laurie...Tricky Linguistics

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- Jan 9, 2011
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VIDEO Uk accent essex english

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- Oct 12, 2010
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