Speaking and writing correct English are the hallmarks of an intelligent person. No one who cares about language wants to be caught splitting an infinitive or muddling up ‘infer’ and ‘imply’. Which is why the bestseller lists are regularly topped by books on 'good' English by the likes of Daily Mail polemicist Simon Heffer and Today programme presenter John ... Show More
Apr 18
How Does Chemistry Shape our World? With Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu
Chemistry is everywhere. From cosmetics and the clothes we wear to life-saving medicines and kitchen experiments, chemical processes are all around us, defining our interactions with the world we live in. In this episode, Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu joins Professor Helen Czersk ... Show More
43m 49s
May 2022
You Talk Like a Sausage - 9 May 2022
Do you refer to your dog or cat as “somebody”? As in: When you love somebody that much, you don’t mind if they slobber. In other words, is your pet a somebody or a something? Also, for centuries, there was little consistency in the way many English words were spelled. But long be ... Show More
53m 45s
Mar 2021
Eboni Nichols, Antonia Lofaso & the Rosetta Stone?
On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we begin with two calls from a nurse about cold shoulder tops (they're Whos by the way) and then clear up a few confusing comments about the difference between Australian football and American football AND SoulCycle and ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2024
How Can We Be More Effective With Language?
Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words ... Show More
53m 20s
<p><b>E185: </b>🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners seeking to enhance their language skills. <br/><br/>👩 In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsay McMahon, co-host of <b>All Ears English</b> ... Show More
