The Brian Lehrer Show

A 'Funner' Guide to Language Usage

Mar 26, 2024
Guest
Anne Curzan
Anne Curzan, University of Michigan professor, discusses language usage, superlatives, subject-verb agreement, grammar quirks, and embracing linguistic diversity in a light-hearted and informative manner.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Evolution of Language Usage: Funner and Funnest
03:25 • 5min
3
Exploring Subject-Verb Agreement and Proximity Rules in Language Usage
08:34 • 2min
4
Navigating Language Quirks and Evolving Usage
10:27 • 6min
5
Exploring Language Usage and Diversity
16:07 • 3min