2min chapter

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. cover image

70: Free Speech, But… (with Dennis Baron)

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

CHAPTER

Is There a Language Isolate in the World?

There are hundreds of 200 language isolates in the world. They're super neat and cool as a concept right. Just the language just like exists and then doesn't have anything to do with other languages. There's no reason to think that there didn't used to exist Basque's relatives. And circumstances such as the Roman invasion or whatever wiped out all the other ones.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode