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Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter. lexiconvalley.substack.com
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4.8 stars from 574 ratings
Entertaining and informative
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“John McWorter is one of those rare professors who is a world expert in his field, knows how to combine wit with specialist knowledge, and has a pleasant voice to listen to. I recommend this podcast to anyone with even a vague interest in language(s).”
Bilas Peles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
Terrific pod
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“Used to listen to lexicon valley under Slate a few years back, and I just dig this podcast.”
Son of Star via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
11/07/23
Loved his books, love this podcast
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“I have loved John McWhorter’s books and am sad that I have only JUST learned about this podcast…but I relish being able to go back through its archives! Prof. McWhorter makes his subject such a joy to learn about, and his broad breadth of knowledge about so MANY languages gives the listener such...”Read full review »
Xbound24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
Recent Episodes
What does the bat in “acrobat” have to do with the word come? John explains.
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com/subscribe
Published 03/18/24
Published 03/18/24
Reflexive pronouns are redundant in a way, sure, but they’re also quite common in many languages. John explains.
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com/subscribe
Published 12/30/23
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