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Aug 2023
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#392 | Homes, Homelessness & Evolving En...

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As time goes by, language continues to evolve.

 

In this episode, we explore the question of evolving English, and the specific question of how we refer to people without a permanent and stable place to live, as this example highlights the politicisation of language.

 
  • Language's purpose: communicate information between people
  • Language changes over time, often for political reasons
  • Referring to people without a permanent home
  • Difference between "house" and "home"
  • "Homeless" as the most commonly used term
  • Push to replace "homeless" with "houseless" or "unhoused"
  • Critics argue "homeless" implies streets are a legitimate home
  • Question of whether it matters to homeless individuals
  • Homelessness is a complex issue

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/evolving-english

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