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languagejones

PhD linguist Taylor Jones explains language science and learning myths as monologues; chalkboard bits are optional. · Niche: linguistics Links: Language Jones: http://www.languagejones.com

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Episodes

21 episodes

  1. Etymology Nerd’s Algospeak: Double Plus UnGood 35:34
  2. Why does a table have a gender? (Grammatical gender explained) 12:54
  3. What NOBODY is talking about when we talk about "Latinx" 8:06
  4. Polyglot/Linguaphile vlog: Some specifics in Russian 6:42
  5. 6 reasons the gender critical right and the woke left are both WRONG about pronouns 28:22
  6. Interview with Dr. Sonja Lanehart 33:50
  7. Why is so Much of Linguistics Math? 21:17
  8. Polyglot/linguaphile vlog: EASY TRICK to make google give you audio when your textbook doesn't! 9:02
  9. 5 Minute Linguist presentation: Negative concord and definiteness in African American English 6:20
  10. The Largest Study of Black English Ever (227 Million Tweets) 21:42
  11. Can words SOUND so bad they can RUIN other words? (Phonoaesthetics and Rhyme Contamination) 14:38
  12. How to learn the IPA (part 1): accelerate your language learning 28:07
  13. ALL of Linguistics, explained 38:23
  14. How to Detect AI Slop 22:57
  15. Hannukah or Chanukah: WHY are there SO MANY spellings, and which is RIGHT? 8:10
  16. In Linguistics, drowning is an accomplishment 11:02
  17. An Honest Review of Reading.com 21:03
  18. Why "It's Gonna Be May" Is Weirder Than You Think 21:00
  19. Linguistic Modality Explained in 8 minutes 12:07
  20. The Fake Science of Gang Slang Experts 26:23
  21. Chomsky was wrong.They taught me a lie. 32:26