Join me in season 1 episode 2 as I discuss the history of standard English and think about whether it needs a reboot in 2020.

Why is standard English standard?

lingcast is a new linguistics podcast where the host, Blake Reed, will discuss the amazing quirks and interesting facts hidden within the English language. There are so many weird and wonderful explanations for the ways in which we communicate that could answer a lot of our problems. Join us and listen close, you might just learn something.

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Why is standard English standard?

Why is standard English standard?

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