AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Evolving Language: From Normans to Snails
This chapter explores the historical influences on the English language, including the impact of the Norman conquest and the evolution of grammar rules over time. The speaker shares their journey of discovery, blending humor with education through fictional characters like Squiggly the snail and Aardvark. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of rhetorical grammar and the naturalness of spoken language, advocating for a more fluid approach to writing.