Much to the chagrin of English teachers everywhere, people use the word “like”…a lot. Listener Allison calls the hotline to ask why we talk the way that we do and if she can change her own speech. Host Jonquilyn Hill gets answers from sociolinguist Valerie Fridland and speech coach Rhonda Khan.
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May 2023
Why Is Everyone Saying ‘Like’ and ‘Um’ All The Time? - Valerie Fridland - #630
Valerie Fridland is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author. On average we say around 5,000 words every day. But how often have you assessed why you communicate the way you do, or where the words you're using came from? Th ... Show More
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Apr 2023
#216 Is it bad to UM and AH? - Valerie Fridland
Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor, sociolinguist, author, and public speaker. Her recent book is: Like, Literally, Dude. Arguing for the Good in Bad English.She joins me on the podcast today for a fascinating discussion about aspects of English we often consider to be bad, such ... Show More
47m 32s
May 2023
91. Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication
<p>We’re often advised not to use “um” or “uh”, or “so” and “you know” in our communication. But linguist <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/valerie-fridland/">Valerie Fridland</a> might argue otherwise. “Language is about how we encode both the linguistic message and a ... Show More
29m 41s
Feb 2023
209. How to Stop Saying “Like,” “Um,” and “You Know”! (English Vocabulary Episode)
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20m 39s
Feb 2024
Like, here's the episode on "like"
Like is a very divisive word. Purists think it's like, a filler word born in the 80s that's like, destroying the English language. Turns out none of these are like, true. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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