American Language

H. L. Mencken

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciation and grammatical nuances, he shares his keen observations shaped by both extensive reading and personal interactions with English speakers. Driven by a passion for understanding these differences, he sought a comprehensive study that could illuminate their origins, only to discover a surprising lack of literature on the topic. Join him as he delves into the rich tapestry of language that defines American English and its evolution. This show includes AI-generated content.

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72 эпизода

  1. Cruise of the Corwin-John Muir 7:10:16
  2. Syria the Desert and the Sown-Gertrude Bell 8:47:38
  3. Bay A Book of Poems-D. H. Lawrence 31:22
  4. Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 083-Various 5:39:47
  5. Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading)-E. Nesbit 4:59:53
  6. Madame Chrysantheme-Pierre Loti 5:04:03
  7. Passing of the Great Race-Madison Grant 6:09:21
  8. Bay A Book of Poems-D. H. Lawrence 31:22
  9. Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 083-Various 5:39:47
  10. Black Panther-John Hall Wheelock 1:24:00
  11. New Alice in the Old Wonderland-Anna Matlack Richards 4:10:23
  12. Truth About the Congo-Frederick Starr 3:47:40
  13. 049 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 3 The Future of the Language 24:36
  14. 048 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 2 American Slang 23:48
  15. 047 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 1 Proverb and Platitude 7:14
  16. 046 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 4 Street Names 6:57
  17. 044 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 2 Given Names 10:09
  18. 043 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 1 Surnames 49:48
  19. 040 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 4 Exchanges 21:50
  20. 037 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 1 Typical Forms 21:44
  21. 036 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 8 Pronunciation 21:56
  22. 035 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 7 The Double Negative 8:24
  23. 033 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 5 The Adverb 10:09
  24. 032 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 4 The Pronoun 36:41
  25. 031 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 3 The Verb 56:25
  26. 028 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 6 Pronunciation 28:39