Episode 59 - York English Language Toolkit 2024
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The Evolution of 'Be Like' in English
This chapter examines the phrase 'be like' as a quotative form in English, highlighting its historical and contemporary usage. The speaker discusses linguistic research revealing generational differences in acceptance and interpretation of the phrase, exploring its implications for sociolinguistics and language evolution.
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