02: Pronouns. Little words, big jobs. (Learn parts of speech, fun intro linguistics lecture)
Channel: Ling Thusiasm
Date: 2016-12-15

If there are pronouns, why aren’t there connouns? What’s the point of these little words?

In this episode of the podcast that’s enthusiastic about linguistics, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne take a look at the many functions of pronouns. We discuss the vastly different pronoun systems in different languages, how you’d need to change English pronouns to make it easier to write gay polyamorous fanfiction, and why everyone is getting excited about singular ‘they’ these days (despite the fact that it’s really old).

For more information visit the show page: http://lingthusiasm.com/post/154520062361/lingthusiasm-episode-2-pronouns-little-words