Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old Eng...

1169. In this bonus segment, originally released in November, we look at Peter Sokolowski's "Tale of Two Dictionaries," tracing the word "dictionary" back to a 16th-century Latin work by a monk named Calepino. We look at how this original source led to the first monolingual dicti ...  Show more

1168. This week, we look at the word "leprechaun" and its surprisingly wild origin story involving shoemaking, ancient Rome, and wolf-men. Then we look at the word "equinox": its Chaucer connection, the newer word "equilux," and why the first point of Aries is actually in Pisces ...  Show more

Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words ...  Show more

E185: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners seeking to enhance their language skills.

👩 In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsay McMahon, co-host of All Ears English ...

Join Tr. Tim on a thrilling journey through Grammar Land as we unravel the mysteries of using "I" and "Me" correctly! Perfect for young ESL learners, this episode of "Adventures in Grammar" combines engaging stories, fun sound effects, and interactive games to help children maste ...  Show more

Many of us struggled with the Old English poem “Beowulf” in high school. But what if you could actually hear “Beowulf” in the English of today? There’s a new translation by Maria Dahvana Headley that uses contemporary language and even internet slang to create a fresh take on thi ...  Show more