Lexis Episode 59 - York English Language Toolkit 2024
Jul 6, 2024
In this discussion, Sam Hellmuth, a Professor of Linguistics at the University of York, joins speakers Eytan Zweig and James Tompkinson to delve into the innovative York English Language Toolkit workshop. They explore the evolution of prosody in speech, including fascinating studies on the Queen’s accent changes. The trio discusses the rise of the quotative 'be like' and its generational shifts in usage. They also tackle the complexities of verb classification and the challenges surrounding forensic linguistics in police interviews.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the York English Language Toolkit and Upcoming Topics
01:33 • 2min
The Dynamics of Prosody in Speech
03:42 • 13min
The Evolution of 'Be Like' in English
16:35 • 12min
Exploring Linguistic Change and Verb Classification in English
28:10 • 2min
Forensic Linguistics and Speech Perception
29:56 • 11min