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American Language

Hosted by H. L. Mencken · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 49 episodes

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49
Last ep.
12 days ago
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21m
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30
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24
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48
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About this podcast

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciation and grammatical nuances, he shares his keen observations shaped by both extensive reading and personal interactions with English speakers. Driven by a passion for understanding these differences, he sought a comprehensive study that could illuminate their origins, only to discover a surprising lack of literature on the topic. Join him as he delves into the rich tapestry of language that defines American English and its evolution.

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H. L. Mencken hosts American Language, a arts show with 49 episodes published.

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049 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 3 The Future of the Language

Mar 23, 202624m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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048 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 2 American Slang

Mar 22, 202623m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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047 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 1 Proverb and Platitude

Mar 21, 20267m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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046 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 4 Street Names

Mar 20, 20266m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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045 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 3 Geographical Names

Mar 19, 202641m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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044 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 2 Given Names

Mar 18, 202610m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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043 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 1 Surnames

Mar 17, 202649m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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042 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 6 Minor Differences

Mar 16, 202610m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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041 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 5 Simplified spelling

Mar 15, 202611m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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040 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 4 Exchanges

Mar 14, 202621m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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039 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 3 The Influence of Webster

Mar 13, 202628m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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038 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 2 General Tendencies

Mar 12, 20268m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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037 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 1 Typical Forms

Mar 11, 202621m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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036 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 8 Pronunciation

Mar 10, 202621m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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035 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 7 The Double Negative

Mar 9, 20268m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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034 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 6 The Noun and Adjective

Mar 8, 20266m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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033 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 5 The Adverb

Mar 7, 202610m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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032 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 4 The Pronoun

Mar 6, 202636m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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031 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 3 The Verb

Mar 5, 202656m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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030 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 2 Spoken American As It Is

Mar 4, 202621m0

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciatio

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American Language is hosted by H. L. Mencken. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 49 episodes.

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American Language has published 49 episodes.

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