This episode of Linguistics with Laura covers the complex linguistic topic of syntax, also known as sentence structure. Tune in to learn about noun phrases, verb phrases, verb tenses, complementizer phrases, different types of verbs, syntactic ambiguity, and more.

What is Syntax? What Makes Up a Sentence?

This podcast series will highlight some of the most important aspects of linguistics. Over the span of numerous episodes, we’ll discuss topics such as the definition of linguistics, history of the English language, word structure, speech sounds, grammar, meaning, sentence structure, and more. If you’re interested in learning more about language but don’t have oodles of free time, this series will introduce you to the beauty of linguistics in short and sweet light-hearted episodes. 

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Fromkin Victoria et al. An Introduction to Language. 11th ed. Cengage 2019.

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This podcast series will highlight some of the most important aspects of linguistics. Over the span of numerous episodes, we’ll discuss topics such as the definition of linguistics, history of the English language, word structure, speech sounds, grammar, meaning, sentence structure, and more. If you’re interested in learning more about language but don’t have oodles of free time, this series will introduce you to the beauty of linguistics in short and sweet light-hearted episodes. Source: Fromkin Victoria et al. An Introduction to Language. 11th ed. Cengage 2019.

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