Names have functional meaning. Students of this podcast know that our ability to hear a name spoken in the original language can unlock the meaning of a sentence, within a paragraph, within a story. In some cases, a common word taken from the story, like γρηγορέω, enters spoken language as a proper noun, unlocking the story’s meaning in everyday situations.
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Jun 2025
Episode 464 – A Catch-up with Kieren
In this episode, I sit down once again with Kieren, author of the short story collection Battery Life, which we discussed back in Episode 350.This time, it's a more casual catch-up — we talk about how life has been since we last spoke, dive into thoughts on London, reflect on the ... Show More
36m 4s
Apr 2025
815 - Casual Phrasal Verbs With Up
Listen, I’m not trying to butter you up, but I do want to say that I appreciate you listening to this podcast each week. Maybe you can learn something or just crack up from what I’m saying. In any case, buckle up because here comes another podcast English lesson, just for you!
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8m 26s
