Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber)

Feb 17, 2025

Join a fascinating discussion about the Oxford Words of the Year and their cultural significance. Delve into the impact of social media on mental health, and explore the intriguing rise of 'brain rot.' Discover the revival of 'demure,' thanks to TikTok, contrasting it with the 'brat' persona. Unpack the dynamic pricing issue in concert tickets, illustrated by the Oasis scandal. Hear about the explosion of 'romanticy' in modern literature and the emotional pitfalls of catfishing in online relationships. This engaging dialogue covers trending language and cultural phenomena!

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The Oxford Words of the Year reflect cultural shifts, illustrating how language evolves to capture contemporary societal changes and trends.

Concerns about mental health due to social media highlight the phenomenon of 'brain rot', emphasizing the risks of consuming trivial online content.

The rise of dynamic pricing for events, like Oasis concerts, showcases the tension between accessibility for fans and commercial exploitation of live music.

New genre 'romanticy' blends romance with fantasy, gaining traction particularly among younger audiences through platforms like BookTok.

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Overview of Oxford Dictionary's Words of the Year

Each year, the Oxford Dictionary examines language trends and identifies significant words to reflect cultural moments. These words often highlight societal shifts or the rise of new vocabulary due to current events. They may include entirely new terms or existing words that have gained new meanings or usage. This process helps capture the essence of the evolving English language and provides insight into contemporary culture.

Intro

2min

Exploring Words of the Year and Cultural Trends

6min

Words of the Year: Language and Generations

11min

The Rise of 'Brain Rot': Language and Culture

21min

The Resurgence of 'Demure': A TikTok Trend

4min

Brats and Demure: Cultural Contrasts

5min

Understanding Dynamic Pricing and Its Impact on Consumers

4min

Britpop Rivalry and Evolving Lore

19min

Exploring Romanticy: The Fantasy of Modern Romance

12min

10.

Catfishing and Emotional Scams

17min

11.

Fascination with Dark Stories

8min

12.

Adventures in the Countryside: The Geo Wizard Experience

2min

13.

Gratitude and Promotions: A Quick Travel and Subscription Guide

2min

Amber joins me for a discussion of some words which reflect various cultural movements of the last 12 months or more. Learn some trending words and listen to discussions of topics such as the influence of online content on mental health, the Oasis concert ticket scandal, an exploration of the 'lore' of LEP, romantic fantasy books, the rise of AI and more. Includes a PDF with my episode notes and vocabulary lists.

The Oxford Words of the Year is a shortlist of words chosen by OUP because they saw a significant increase in usage in 2024 and because they represent certain cultural moments of recent times.

📄 Get the episode PDF here 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/922.-Words-of-the-Year-with-Amber.pdf

Episode page on my website (with links for previous episodes) 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/17/922-words-of-the-year-with-amber/

The Oxford Words of the Year (OUP website) 👉 https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/

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Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber)

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Overview of Oxford Dictionary's Words of the Year

Impact of Social Media on Language

Demure: A Resurgence in Trendy Terminology

Dynamic Pricing and Ticket Fiascos

The Concept of Lore in Modern Contexts

Romanticy: The Fusion of Romance and Fantasy

The Rise of AI-Generated Content: Slop

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Overview of Oxford Dictionary's Words of the Year

Impact of Social Media on Language

Demure: A Resurgence in Trendy Terminology

Dynamic Pricing and Ticket Fiascos

The Concept of Lore in Modern Contexts

Romanticy: The Fusion of Romance and Fantasy

The Rise of AI-Generated Content: Slop

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