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  1. Hepburn, Thatcher, and the Great Vowel Shift

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    August 14, 2016 by libroshombre

      Katherine Hepburn once said, “To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier …
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    Category: English language, language, pronunciation, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , ,

  2. Language Maps, Persistent Words, and Stereotypical Incomprehensibility

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    April 27, 2015 by libroshombre

    “25 Maps That Explain the English Language” is a marvelously informative way to look at our Mother Tongue. It’s difficult …
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