The Wisdom and Wonder of Words
This podcast is a smart (and hopefully humorous) contrast to all the typical noise in our world, with a particular focus on the English language. A place where we can dig into interesting ideas, laugh at the absurdity of being human, and take a breather from the relentless drama of modern existence.
The Wisdom and Wonder of Words
Latest Episodes
Series 2 Language Learning Episode 2 Brain Training
In this episode, we continue our journey into the fascinating world of language and the brain. Not only do babies babble with a purpose (discussed in Episode 1!), but everyone can train their brain for life-long learning. Episode 2 in thi...
Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 4 - Adverbs!
In this episode we will explore why the simple definition of an adverb (a word that modifies a verb) is woefully inadequate. Adverbs actually modify almost any word that is not a noun and can even modify an entire sentence! While often confusin...
Series 2 Language Learning Episode 1 Born to Babble!
A new series that will explore a variety of topics – all related to language learning, oddities of the English language, strange facts about languages, and much more!
Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 3 - Adjectives!
Episode 3 discusses the wonderful world of adjectives! They add descriptions, color, and details to our world! Oddly enough, they are not truly necessary, but they drive away bland language and allow us to visualize language more cl...
Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 2 - Verbs!
Verbs - where all the action is (or isn't!)! Verbs carry a lot of responsibility in the English language. Truth be told, without them, coherent language would be almost impossible! This episode explores what verbs are, how they work, thei...