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Use it or lose it! An introduction to language death
Jul 1, 2026
22m 41s
How to lose a language in three generations: an introduction to language shift
Jun 17, 2026
20m 42s
The language remix: an introduction to pidgins and creoles
Jun 3, 2026
21m 06s
A double take on contact phenomena: an introduction to code-switching
May 20, 2026
14m 14s
Grammar on the move: an introduction to syntactic borrowing
May 7, 2026
14m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 7/1/26 |  Use it or lose it! An introduction to language death | Why are some languages living on borrowed time? Is there life after death for a language? And could your language be next? Tune into this episode to find out the answers to these questions and many more! Linguistics HQ will now take a summer break but will return on September 2nd with a new series, so do subscribe so that you don't miss out! | 22m 41s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  How to lose a language in three generations: an introduction to language shift | Why do grandchildren always seem to answer in the wrong language? Can a language lose a popularity contest? And is language shift just rebranding with better marketing? Tune into this episode to find out! | 20m 42s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  The language remix: an introduction to pidgins and creoles | Could you survive an Arctic trading expedition armed with twenty words and your creativity? When is a pidgin fully fledged? And how can you accidentally invent a language? Tune into today's episode to find out! | 21m 06s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  A double take on contact phenomena: an introduction to code-switching | Do you ever start a sentence in one language and terminarla en otra? Would you like to learn a cunning way to make people think you're bilingual? And the ancient grammarians are back! Tune in da learn bagaimana multilingual speakers miksaju i matchaju on a daily basis! | 14m 14s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Grammar on the move: an introduction to syntactic borrowing | Do you know your Balkans from your Baltic? Does that preposition have a passport? And how did the Normans get their own back on us for borrowing so many of their words? Tune into this episode on syntactic borrowing to find out about structural borrowing and convergence! | 14m 59s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  Finders keepers: an introduction to lexical borrowing | Take a siesta from your schedule, hit the sofa in your pyjamas and rendezvous for a linguistic smorgasbord of loan words! Tune in to this episode to find out why and how we borrow words and where borrowing fits in to a more sinister picture! | 18m 47s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Going back to our roots: an introduction to ethnic identity and mother tongue | How can you trick someone into thinking you're bilingual? What are AAVE, MLE and UBE? And where have the Ancient Greeks got to?! Tune in to find out about how a person's ethnic identity and mother tongue might influence the way they speak. Linguistics HQ will then go on an epic Easter egg hunt, but will be back for a new season on Wednesday 22nd April. so don't forget to subscribe, and see you then! | 20m 00s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  International Women's Day: pioneering female linguists | Who was behind the decipherment of Linear B? Who was the 'Saxon Nymph'? And was there once a high priestess of linguistics? Tune in to find out about the work of some influential female linguists and language advocates, and how they’ve made a difference! | 12m 16s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  In a class of its own: an introduction to language and socioeconomic status | What's another name for a precarious proletariat? Do accents open doors - or are they still quietly closing them? And is covert prestige just for secret agents? This episode, which explores the relationship between language, socioeconomic status and education, will answer all of these questions and more! On your Marx, get set, go! NB. The next episode will be on Wednesday 4th March. | 21m 13s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  Putting linguistics on the map: an introduction to language and geographical origin | Do you know your MLE from your UBE? Are you more of a trapper or a strutter? Do you ever find yourself changing your accent to fit the situation? And is that a thorn in that rose bush, or a fawn?? This episode will examine how our language use reveals where we come from, and how it can affect people's perception of us. Tune in to find out more! NB. The next episode will be on Friday February 20th. Don't miss it! | 20m 06s | ||||||
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| 1/21/26 |  Just act your age! An introduction to language and age | Does language use really get worse over time, or are we just getting older? Is slang just too skibidi for a parliamentary speech? And for how long have we been at risk of brain rot? This episode, which looks at the relationship between age and language use, will answer all of these questions and more! | 18m 40s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 |  He said, she said.....: an introduction to language and gender | What makes a Greek grammarian grumpy? Is it asking for purple but getting midnight aubergine? Or is it appearing in the same podcast episode as Britney Spears and the Kardashians? This episode is the first in a new season on sociolinguistics, starting with language and gender. From swearing to vocal fry, tune in to find out the truth behind some of the stereotypes! | 18m 06s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  When humans first had the last word: an introduction to the origins of language | Have you ever wondered where language actually comes from? Why did humans develop language in a way that other species didn't? And are bow-wow, ding-dong and poo-poo bona fide academic theories? Season 1 will go out with a bang as this episode attempts to answer one of the biggest questions in linguistics! Linguistics HQ will then go into a brief period of hibernation, but it will be back on Wednesday 6th January with a new season all about sociolinguistics, so see you then! | 28m 04s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  Between the lines: an introduction to pragmatics | Why do we say 'I’ll think about it' when we’ve already decided? What's the difference between 'thanks' and 'thanks'? Could a misplaced emoji start a war? And are you stuck for ways to celebrate National Linguistics Day? In this episode, we unwrap the hidden messages in everyday talk — where words are just the beginning and context is everything. Tune in to learn about pragmatics and ways to get #NationalLinguisticsDay trending! | 17m 48s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Meaning business: an introduction to semantics | Have you been mixing your metaphors recently? Are you reticent or reluctant? How can you reanalyse a crayfish? And which deadly device is lurking in your office? This episode looks at semantics, including what makes up meaning, how meaning changes over time, and how AI handles it (obviously not as well as we do!). | 17m 18s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  Black History Month: Pioneering black linguists | Is it really possible to succeed academically on four hours sleep a night (and retain your good looks)? What’s the key to getting people to use your new alphabet? And is it ever wise to act on an idea you’ve had in a dream? Tune in to find out about the work of some influential black linguists and language advocates and how they’ve made a difference! | 19m 44s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  The grammar blueprint: an introduction to syntax | Do you know your equative from your versative? Why do some languages play fast and loose with word order? And what did Plato have to say about parts of speech? This episode looks at syntax, including what makes a sentence make sense, different word orders around the world, and how to draw a very simple constituent structure diagram. Pens at the ready! | 15m 50s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  What's in a word? An introduction to morphology | Have you ever wondered how new words are made? Or how to avoid getting delayed by a chatty Aztec? Is talk of acronyms giving you FOMO? This episode looks at derivational morphology and all the different ways in which languages create their own words, from compounding to back formation to blending. And for a cross-disciplinary twist, we've also got maths with dogs! Don't miss it!www.linguisticshq.co.uk | 17m 19s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  Sounds intriguing! An introduction to phonology | What’s the difference between a pharyngeal and an alveolar? How many types of 'd' do we really need? What are people really doing when they tut-tut disapprovingly? And is Mark a suitable name for a hamster? In this episode we make the big ideas of phonology bite-sized and fun. From tone to whistling languages, discover the sounds that shape how we communicate!www.linguisticshq.co.uk | 19m 40s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  Introduction: what is linguistics and why do we need to know about it? | In this introductory episode I'm going to tell you what linguistics is and why we need to know about it! I’m also going to talk about why I decided to launch a podcast on linguistics and why I created National Linguistics Day, and I'll give you an idea of some of the fascinating things I’m going to share with you throughout the series.www.linguisticshq.co.uk | 14m 07s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 |  Linguistics HQ trailer | Welcome to Linguistics HQ, the new fortnightly show that aims to get people thinking, talking and learning about the science of language! Starting with the basics, we’ll look at how languages are put together, and how we can use our knowledge of linguistics to discover exciting things and even make our world a better place.This podcast is for anyone who is curious about how languages work. Don’t worry if you’re new to linguistics, as everything will be clearly explained as we go along, and there’ll be lots of fun facts about languages from around the world. Subscribe now and join me as we uncover the secrets behind the science of language. Season 1 is all about how languages are structured, and it drops on September 17th 2025 with three episodes! Don’t miss it!www.linguisticshq.co.uk | 1m 10s | ||||||
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5 placements across 5 markets.
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5 placements across 5 markets.