Episodes

  • The Tale of 'You' and 'Thou'

    The Tale of 'You' and 'Thou'
    Jan 9 2025

    Join us in this episode of "Lingua Mysteries" as we explore the intriguing history of two seemingly simple pronouns: "you" and "thou." From the grand halls of Elizabethan England to the sacred scriptures of the Bible, these words have played significant roles in shaping our language and communication.

    In this episode, we'll uncover:

    • The historical shift from "thou" to "you" and what it reveals about societal changes.

    • How "you" and "thou" have been used in literature and religious texts.

    • The modern-day quest for a plural form of "you" and its implications for contemporary communication.
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    16 mins
  • Those Verbing Pronouns

    Those Verbing Pronouns
    Jan 7 2025

    We discuss the tendency in English to turn anything into a verb - even pronouns!
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    12 mins
  • Is "Literally" Literally Dying?

    Is "Literally" Literally Dying?
    Jan 5 2025

    The 'Literal' Debate - Some people, often called 'literalists', dislike the figurative use of "literally". But doesn't complaining about something make it more widespread?
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    10 mins