

Why some sentences have double subjects. The story behind the old F-like letter S. Schwen schwen on dill.
May 21, 2024
Exploring the oddity of double subjects in sentences and the historical significance of the old F-like letter S. Delving into left dislocation in English sentences and the informality and usage of this technique. Uncovering the evolution of the medial S in English typography and sharing a nostalgic family phrase "Schwent Schwent on Dill".
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Explaining Left Dislocation in Sentences and Avoiding Repetition of Nouns
01:34 • 2min
Exploring Left Dislocation in English Sentences
03:15 • 4min
Exploring the Informality and Usage of Left Dislocation in Writing
07:41 • 3min
The Evolution of the Medial S in English
11:06 • 6min
Schwint Schwint on Dill
16:57 • 4min