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Language Headlines Minicast- 25 August 2008
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Language Headlines Minicast- 25 August 2008
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2008
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Podcast episode
Description
Grant has the latest headlines from the world of language, including the debate over the name of the home of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Is 'Beijing' pronounced 'bay-JING' or 'bay-ZHING'? Also, a recent court decision concerning an offense that's coming to be known as 'Talking While Spanish.' And what's the origin of the phrase 'the skinny'?--Get your language question answered on the air! Call or write 24 hours a day: (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673, words@waywordradio.org, or visit our web site and discussion forums at http://waywordradio.org. Copyright 2008, Wayword LLC.
Released:
Aug 25, 2008
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Podcast episode
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