All Ears English Podcast

AEE 1368: The Origins of Colors with Mignon Fogarty from Grammar Girl

May 20, 2020

Mignon Fogarty, the host of the Grammar Girl podcast and a language expert, dives into the fascinating origins of color names. She discusses how early color terminology was limited to black and white and explores nuanced colors like red and orange, linking them to human experiences. Fogarty also examines the historical significance of surnames related to colors, showcasing their ties to personal traits. Listeners will appreciate the connection between language and the perception of color, all while enhancing their vocabulary.

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Intro

3min

The Evolution of Color Names

4min

Exploring Color and Ancestry Through Surnames

2min

The Evolution of Color Language

7min

Exploring the Etymology of Color in Language

2min

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Have you ever wondered where color names in the English language came from?

You might be surprised to know that certain colors or shades are not necessarily common or don’t even exist in other languages.

Today we have Mignon Fogarty from Grammar Girl Podcast. Her focus on today’s episode is on the origin of color names.

You will learn how certain color names came to be, and how you can level up your English by going deep into a topic such as the nuances of colors to expand your vocabulary.

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