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What Is Miami English?

Aug 21, 2023
A new dialect called Miami English is emerging in Florida due to the large Spanish-speaking population. The influence of English on Spanglish in Miami is explored, with examples of Spanglish words. The hosts analyze the lyrics of the song 'Wish You Were Here' and its linguistic context. The impact of different languages like Yiddish, Mandarin, and Russian on English is discussed. The historical influence of Old Norse on English is examined, including the use of Norseisms in everyday speech.
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