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The Language Podcast

The Language Podcast

Join us as we explore that wonderful thing which makes us uniquely human—language, and how it has shaped everything in the world around us from the way we form relationships to the way we think about the future. Hosted by Richard Simcott and his expert guests, this is an OG podcasts production.

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July 28, 2023

The Language Podcast: Season 1

The Evolution of English

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Aug. 18, 2023

Old English with Mark Atherton

A look at the Old English roots still alive in modern day English

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Sept. 1, 2023

Middle English with Jess Zafarris

A gateway into the history and etymology of our modern words

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Sept. 15, 2023

Scots with Michael Dempster and Len Pennie

A minoritised language with a rich history

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Sept. 29, 2023

English Around the World

How English is changing and why it’s so adaptable

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Oct. 13, 2023

The Grammar Table

Answering your burning questions about English

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Oct. 27, 2023

The Future of English

How the language is changing and why we should embrace it

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May 14, 2024

The Language Podcast: Season 2

Talking Language Learning: How to speak, read, write and understand a new language

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May 16, 2024

Want to Learn a New Language?

Where to start with Jo Franco

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