Language A to Z
Narrated by John McWhorter
The Great Courses: Linguistics
- Released
- November 12, 2013
- Length
- 6 hrs 13 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
In this engaging audiobook, linguist Professor McWhorter presents a whimsical exploration of language through twenty-four bite-sized lectures, each lasting about fifteen minutes. By using the English alphabet as a unique framework, he demystifies the quirks and curiosities of language, covering topics such as the evolution of slang, the origins of childhood words, and the permanence of phrases in modern speech. With a light-hearted and humorous teaching style, this series invites listeners to discover the fascinating intricacies of linguistics in a fun and accessible way.
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