Linguistics with Laura
This podcast series will highlight some of the most important aspects of linguistics. Over the span of numerous episodes, we’ll discuss topics such as the definition of linguistics, history of the English language, word structure, speech sounds, grammar, meaning, sentence structure, and more. If you’re interested in learning more about language but don’t have oodles of free time, this series will introduce you to the beauty of linguistics in short and sweet light-hearted episodes.
Source:
Fromkin Victoria et al. An Introduction to Language. 11th ed. Cengage 2019.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Why Study Linguistics? How Can We Apply Linguistics To Our Everyday Life?
In this final episode of the series, we’ll discuss the many ways that studying linguistics can lead to not only a fulfilling career, but a fulfilling life in general. Tune in to learn about rediscove…
00:10:54 |
Wed 31 Mar 2021
How Do Our Brains Process Language?
This episode will give an overview of all the systems inside our brains that are responsible for understanding and producing language. We’ll also talk about bilingualism, language disorders, and slip…
00:17:30 |
Sat 13 Mar 2021
How Does Language Influence Society? How Does Society Influence Language?
In this episode, we’ll discuss dialects, accents, pidgins, creoles, lingua francas, and code switching. We’ll also explain the impact of language on gender and class, and vice versa. Tune in to learn…
00:12:05 |
Thu 18 Feb 2021
How and Why Language Changes
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow language enthusiast Emery Schramm to discuss the reasons for language change and how these changes come about. Tune in to learn about interesting…
00:37:46 |
Sun 17 Jan 2021
How Did the English Language Come to Be? How Did English Originate?
This episode of Linguistics with Laura will provide a brief overview of English and a brief history of the language. Tune in to learn about Indo-European languages, Old English, Middle English, Moder…
00:09:47 |
Thu 31 Dec 2020
What is Phonology?
In this episode, we’ll dive into more of the sound-related aspects of linguistics with an overview of phonology. Tune in to learn about English’s phonological rules, patterns, and fascinating nuances…
00:16:20 |
Tue 15 Dec 2020
Accents and Pronunciations Across the US
In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends Katie who joins me in discussing different types of US accents. Tune in to find out how we pronounce words like museum, aunt, caramel, coupon a…
00:32:31 |
Fri 20 Nov 2020
What is Phonetics?
In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into the acoustic side of linguistics with the topic of phonetics. Tune in to learn all about how speech sounds are created in the human body and how these sou…
00:25:41 |
Tue 17 Nov 2020
What is Semantics? How is Meaning Conveyed Through Language?
In this episode of Linguistics with Laura, we’ll talk about one of the most important aspects of language: semantics. This sixth episode will explain the difference between homophones, heterographs, …
00:26:01 |
Sun 18 Oct 2020
Is There A Correct Way To Speak A Language?
This episode will answer a key question in linguistics that has probably come up in your everyday life, whether you realize it or not. We’ll discuss language prescriptivism as well as its antithesis,…
00:14:21 |
Sun 13 Sep 2020
What is Syntax? What Makes Up a Sentence?
This episode of Linguistics with Laura covers the complex linguistic topic of syntax, also known as sentence structure. Tune in to learn about noun phrases, verb phrases, verb tenses, complementizer …
00:24:47 |
Sun 23 Aug 2020
Does Language Shape The Way We Think?
In this third episode, we’ll answer one of the most studied questions in the field of linguistics: does language influence thought, or is it the other way around? Tune in to learn about some features…
00:13:29 |
Sun 26 Jul 2020
What Is Morphology? What Is a Word Made Of?
In this episode, we’ll cover all the fundamental aspects of morphology, the study of word formation. By the end of this episode, you’ll know what people mean when they talk about morphemes, roots, af…
00:16:40 |
Mon 13 Jul 2020
What is Linguistics? How Does Language Make Humans Special?
In this episode of Linguistics with Laura, we’ll talk about what people mean when they talk about linguistics. We’ll also examine the ways in which humans have been able to use language as a powerful…
00:08:37 |
Fri 03 Jul 2020
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