Episode 2 of ALILI and it's time to head back to ancient Mesopotamia and hear all about Akkadian, an influential lingua franca of the ancient world. Old it may be, but Akkadian still has much to tell us about its many cousin languages still spoken to this day. Akkadian expert Iris Kamil both introduces and shares a little of her boundless enthusiasm for the language and its surprisingly relatable sources. Host: Danny BateGuest: Iris KamilMusic: Bossa Nova by William_KingArtwork: Willow Marler<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 2 of ALILI and it's time to head back to ancient Mesopotamia and hear all about Akkadian, an influential lingua franca of the ancient world. Old it may be, but Akkadian still has much to tell us about its many cousin languages still spoken to this day. Akkadian expert Iris Kamil both introduces and shares a little of her boundless enthusiasm for the language and its surprisingly relatable sources. Host: Danny Bate Guest: Iris Kamil Music: Bossa Nova by William_King Artwork: Willow Marler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 of&nbsp;ALILI&nbsp;and it's time to head back to ancient Mesopotamia and hear all about Akkadian, an influential&nbsp;lingua franca&nbsp;of the ancient world. Old it may be, but Akkadian still has much to tell us about its many cousin languages still spoken to this day. Akkadian expert Iris Kamil both introduces and shares a little of her boundless enthusiasm for the language and its surprisingly relatable sources. Host: Danny BateGuest: Iris KamilMusic: Bossa Nova by William_KingArtwork: Willow Marler Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Akkadian and Iris Kamil

A show about language, linguistics and people who love both! A Language I Love Is... (ALILI) broadcasts linguistic joy and shares expert insights into the languages of the world. It's a simple formula: one host, one guest, one language, and three key questions: 1) What is your story and connection to this language?2) What do you love about this language?3) What is something you want the audience to know about this language? Through informative interviews and casual conversations, ALILI fulfills its mission: to share the linguistic love with all.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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A show about language, linguistics and people who love both! A Language I Love Is... (ALILI) broadcasts linguistic joy and shares expert insights into the languages of the world. It's a simple formula: one host, one guest, one language, and three key questions: 1) What is your story and connection to this language? 2) What do you love about this language? 3) What is something you want the audience to know about this language? Through informative interviews and casual conversations, ALILI fulfills its mission: to share the linguistic love with all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A show about language, linguistics and people who love both! A Language I Love Is... (ALILI) broadcasts linguistic joy and shares expert insights into the languages of the world. It's a simple formula: one host, one guest, one language, and three key questions: 1) What is your story and connection to this language?2) What do you love about this language?3) What is something you want the audience to know about this language? Through informative interviews and casual conversations, ALILI fulfills its mission: to share the linguistic love with all. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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