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Episode 59: Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

We've talked a lot about learning other languages, but how about teaching them? This week, Patrice and Rachel are joined by special guest Saurabh Anand to discuss the path of teaching English to non-native speakers from three very different experiences.

Episode 56: Accents Within Languages

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020Leave a comment

In this week's episode, we take a look at native accents in English, German, and Chinese. There are so many varieties of languages, and this great diversity adds incredible depth to any language. While we could spend episodes for each language, this is an overview of some of the many varieties you may find in … Continue reading Episode 56: Accents Within Languages

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Episode 46: Migration’s Influence on Language

June 11, 2019June 12, 2019Leave a comment

Languages change all the time from lots of different forces, and one of those forces is migration! Let's talk about it.

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Episode 25: The Evolution of English, Part 2

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018Leave a comment

It's time for some heavy nerding-out, y'all. This week is a continuation of one of our most popular episodes (#16), the Evolution of English, Part 1. In Part 2, we look at Shakespearean English: was it really similar to American English? The answer is a bit less straightforward than the rumor-spreaders would have you believe! … Continue reading Episode 25: The Evolution of English, Part 2

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Episode 16: The Evolution of English, Part I

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018Leave a comment

Have you ever stopped to think about the bizarre rules, spelling, and theft of words that make up the English language? If you are an English learner, you have no doubt agonized over wacky spelling, the lack of a phonetic writing system, and phrasal verbs (combinations of a verb and participle that change the meaning … Continue reading Episode 16: The Evolution of English, Part I

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