676. David Crystal: Let's Talk - How English Conversation Works

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

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David Crystal on Luke's English Podcast

02:22 • 3min

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Let's Talk How English Conversation Works

04:54 • 4min

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How's the Lockdown Been for You?

08:33 • 2min

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How English Conversation Works

10:14 • 4min

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The Difference Between Linguists and Pedantics

14:11 • 5min

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The Importance of Simultaneous Feedback in Zoom Conversations

19:20 • 5min

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The Importance of Silence in Conversation

24:05 • 5min

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The Importance of Understanding Men and Women in Conversations

29:03 • 2min

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How to Have a Conversation With an Animal

31:01 • 3min

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How to Talk Out Loud in English

33:38 • 2min

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The Importance of Structure in Language Learning

35:56 • 4min

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The Secret to Being a Prolific Writer

39:39 • 2min

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How English Conversation Works

41:44 • 4min

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How to Write a Book That Sells

45:39 • 2min

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How to Write an Encyclopedia

47:48 • 5min

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The Place of Humor in the Language

52:18 • 5min

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The Development of Riddles in Children

57:20 • 1min

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The Function of Language

58:28 • 2min

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The Language of Humor

01:00:18 • 2min

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The Importance of Humor in Language Learning

01:02:11 • 3min

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The Difficult Case of Laugh Labs

01:05:39 • 2min

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Should the Parents Speak English to Their Kids Even if They're Not Proficient in English?

01:07:57 • 2min

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The Different Languages of a Child

01:09:32 • 5min

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The Benefits of Speaking English as a Second Language

01:14:04 • 2min

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Can I Pay by Card?

01:15:51 • 4min

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The Mystery of the Encyclopedia Code

01:20:15 • 2min

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David Crystal on the Podcast

01:22:04 • 4min

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How to Be a Better Writer

01:25:52 • 4min