Aug 21

How to build a successful writers’ newsletter, with Jane Friedman

1110. This week, we talk with Jane Friedman, an expert on the business of being a writer. We look at how to build a strong email newsletter and why it's a critical tool for authors in today's publishing world. Jane shares her best tips for getting started, what to write about, an ... Show More

18m 29s

Aug 19

What is 'versing'? ‘Whatchamacallit' and other placeholder words. Chicken.

1109. This week, we look at why kids and video gamers talk about "versing" someone. Then, we look at the linguistics of placeholder words like "whatchamacallit" and "thingamajig," including some fun international examples and the now-obsolete word "whiblin."The "thingamajig" segm ... Show More

13m 14s

Aug 14

AI's impact on translators, untranslatable Dutch words, and more, with Heddwen Newton

1108. This week, we talk to Heddwen Newton about some of the unique and untranslatable words she's discovered while translating. She shares her thoughts on why the translation profession is being hit hard by AI and the kind of work that is likely to be lost. We also hear her book ... Show More

19m 38s

Jun 2020

Should I learn British or American English? | How are they different?

Students ask me all the time if they should learn British English or American English, and in this video you'll discover the real differences between UK and US English and how it's not about language rules, it's about culture. You will discover how they are different and if you s ... Show More

20m 39s

Feb 2020

#25: What's The Difference Between Great Britain and The United Kingdom?

Confused about the difference between Great Britain and The United Kingdom, and always wondered when to call someone British instead of English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish? Let's clear it up, and explain how we got to this, admittedly, pretty complicated situation.In today's epis ... Show More

17m 39s

Jun 2021

Level 2.169 What is Britishness?

How do the people of England, Scotland and Wales identify themselves?

3m 58s

Mar 2017

#002 English Accents - Why are British and American so Different

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12m 47s

Jun 2019

#094 American vs. British Vocabulary Differences #2

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10m 30s

Aug 2023

British and American English

Catherine and Doug discuss British and American English

6m 7s

Jun 2019

#093 American vs British English - Vocabulary Differences

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13m 17s

Mar 2019

Business English

Business English learners.. Business English teaching.. Business English teachers.. why Business English is distinctive ?

7 m

177 Why Are British English and American...