Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

250: Comma Sutra (with Louisa Fitzhardinge)


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The Talk the Talk team is taking a break, but Daniel jumped at the chance to speak to Louisa Fitzhardinge, whose new comedy show 'Comma Sutra' looks at the lighter side of the use — and misuse — of grammar. But linguists and self-described grammar mavens don't always get along. Is concern for good grammar necessary, or does it lead to linguistic discrimination?
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