Why Study Linguistics? How Can We Apply Linguistics To Our Everyday Life?
Why Study Linguistics? How Can We Apply Linguistics To Our Everyday Life?
In this final episode of the series, we’ll discuss the many ways that studying linguistics can lead to not only a fulfil... Read more
31 Mar 2021
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10mins
How Do Our Brains Process Language?
How Do Our Brains Process Language?
This episode will give an overview of all the systems inside our brains that are responsible for understanding and produ... Read more
13 Mar 2021
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17mins
How Does Language Influence Society? How Does Society Influence Language?
How Does Language Influence Society? How Does Society Influence Language?
In this episode, we’ll discuss dialects, accents, pidgins, creoles, lingua francas, and code switching. We’ll also expla... Read more
18 Feb 2021
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12mins
How and Why Language Changes
How and Why Language Changes
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow language enthusiast Emery Schramm to discuss the reasons for langu... Read more
17 Jan 2021
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37mins
How Did the English Language Come to Be? How Did English Originate?
How Did the English Language Come to Be? How Did English Originate?
This episode of Linguistics with Laura will provide a brief overview of English and a brief history of the language. Tun... Read more
31 Dec 2020
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9mins
What is Phonology?
What is Phonology?
In this episode, we’ll dive into more of the sound-related aspects of linguistics with an overview of phonology. Tune in... Read more
15 Dec 2020
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16mins
Accents and Pronunciations Across the US
Accents and Pronunciations Across the US
In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends Katie who joins me in discussing different types of US accents. ... Read more
20 Nov 2020
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32mins
What is Phonetics?
What is Phonetics?
In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into the acoustic side of linguistics with the topic of phonetics. Tune in to le... Read more
17 Nov 2020
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25mins
What is Semantics? How is Meaning Conveyed Through Language?
What is Semantics? How is Meaning Conveyed Through Language?
In this episode of Linguistics with Laura, we’ll talk about one of the most important aspects of language: semantics. Th... Read more
18 Oct 2020
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26mins
Is There A Correct Way To Speak A Language?
Is There A Correct Way To Speak A Language?
This episode will answer a key question in linguistics that has probably come up in your everyday life, whether you real... Read more
13 Sep 2020
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14mins