Say Your Word is a digital platform by the acclaimed novelist, storyteller and women’s rights activist Elif Shafak.
A platform for words and anyone who cares about them.
Language is the key to understanding and unlocking our world.
It is also the key to the human heart.
Words are often said to have power.
What is not said that often is that they can ... Show More
May 6
Plus Bites 2 | Shared Perspectives, Rome's Unraveling, and the Power of Now
Welcome to a packed episode of Plus Bites from English Plus Podcast! We kick off with English Express, exploring the profound connection of "seeing eye to eye" – what does it truly mean to share a perspective? Then, in History Bites, we unravel the complexities behind the "Fall o ... Show More
1h 30m
Jan 2025
The Science of Racism with Dr Keon West
Polls show that over 50% of us don’t believe racism exists. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Keon West, a social psychologist at the University of London, specialising in identity, prejudice and representation.
Drawing on his new book, The Science of Racism, West cuts t ... Show More
45m 28s
May 2023
FADI BOUKARAM | Social Media & Arabic Etymology | Outline
Fadi Bou Karam talks about the history of Levantine etymologies and their possible origins. He discusses the influence of the Ottomans on the way certain words are pronounced, notably in Lebanese Arabic. The words include fruits and vegetables, such as artichoke, orange, loquat & ... Show More
59m 54s