The Polyglottal Stop | Language, Learning, Sociolinguistics

The Polyglottal Stop | Language, Learning, Sociolinguistics

A podcast about language, language learning, and sociolinguistics from a polyglot's point of view! Be sure to follow @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and @ThePolyglottalStop on Instagram and Tiktok! Buy me a coffee or buy yourself a little song: https://ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices. Join the Patreon family: https://patreon.com/angeliquevoices Happy Learning!

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October 23, 2021 11 mins

Let's talk about how English continues to assimilate other languages into its ranks. This time: Korean! We're looking at some words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Remember that Patreon members get to hear the full episode. Have a question or comment? Leave a message on Anchor. Happy learning!

Article link: Why 26 Korean words have been added to Oxford English Dictionary

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Hang out with Amarens and me as we chat about language learning, Frisian, politics in linguistics, and more! Remember that Patreon members get to hear AND see this full interview, including a discussion about the colloquial versus academic definitions of 'code switching'! Have a question or comment? Leave a message on Anchor. Happy learning!

Check out Amarens on Instagram:

- Amarens: https://instagram.com/Amarens

- Foreign Language...

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Welcome back! Season 3 episode 3 is about competition in our language learning journeys. How do I feel about it? How do YOU feel about it? Have a question or comment? Leave a message on Anchor. Happy learning!

94 Calls to Action: 

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2091412-trc-calls-to-action.html

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September 23, 2021 2 mins

Today's episode is in memory of my friend Genieva, who passed last week. We love you G, rest in peace. 💕✨


Music Used: "Blue Dream" by Cheel


Ways to Support The Polyglottal Stop:

- Share this episode with a friend,

- Head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram to follow, chat with me, and other stuff,

- Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or

- Become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra co...

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It's Season 3! Welcome back! In this episode, I give a brief update of what's the plan for the podcast and I use myself as a case study to look at how you can get back on track when you fall off a habit. Have a question or comment? Leave a message on Anchor. Happy learning!

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- Share this episode with a friend!

- Head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram to follow, chat with me, and d...

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Listen in as I chat with Nahuel Gale, one of my language exchange partners! We talk about his language learning strategies, goals, and overall journey. Reminder: Patreon members get to hear AND see this full interview, including Nahuel teaching us a Spanish idiom! Have a question or comment? Leave a message on Anchor. Happy learning!

Nahuel's Social Media:

- Nahuel on Instagram

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Sit back and listen as I chat with David Santacruz, my friend and former student! We talk about his language learning journey and experience living in Toronto, Canada. Reminder: Patreon members get to hear AND see this full interview! Have a question or comment? Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor. Happy learning!

David's Social Media:

- David on Instagram

- David on Facebook

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July 12, 2021 5 mins

What's the difference between "i.e." and "e.g."? How do we use them? Let's talk about it. Remember to head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram after the episode to do a quick comprehension check (and then follow me)! Have a question or comment? Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor. Happy learning!


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July 8, 2021 29 mins

I had the joy and honour to sit down with Ryan (half a world away!) and talk about his art, his life, and his Korean! Let's get into it! Reminder: Patreon members get to hear AND see this full interview! Have a question or comment? Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor. Happy learning!

Ryan's Website:

- https://ryanestrada.com

Go check out Ryan's amazing work and then follow him on all his social media! All the links are on his we...

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July 5, 2021 6 mins

What's the difference between "For Sale" and "On Sale"? And what about "Go on sale" vs "Be on sale"? Let's talk about it. Remember to head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram after the episode to do a quick comprehension check (and then follow me)! Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for early access to episodes and extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe ...

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June 25, 2021 8 mins

It's our birthday!! So let's talk about that! Have a question or comment? Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor. Happy learning!

Ways to Support the Polyglottal Stop:

- Head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram to chat with me and do quizzes and stuff! 

- Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or 

- Become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for early access to episodes and extra content! 

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June 14, 2021 5 mins

Do you know the difference between virility and virality? Let's talk about it. Remember to head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram after the episode to do a quick comprehension check (and then follow me)! Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for early access to episodes and extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggest...

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What are negative questions? And what's the big deal anyway? Let's talk about it. Remember to head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram after the episode to do a quick comprehension check (and then follow me)! Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for early access to episodes and extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or sugg...

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They're not drastically different but they ARE different! Let's talk about it. Remember to head over to @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram after the episode to do a quick comprehension check (and then follow me)! Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggestion for future topics. Happy ...

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April 15, 2021 8 mins

What is laddering anyway? And does it work? Let's talk about it! Remember to follow the podcast @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram and let me know your thoughts. Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggestion for future topics. Happy learning!

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- "Sunny Travel" by Nico...

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April 12, 2021 4 mins

Awful = Awe + full. So, is it a good thing? Let's talk about it. Remember to follow the podcast @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram. Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggestion for future topics. Happy learning!

Music Used:

- "Turtleneck" by TrackTribe

- "Staycation" by Corbyn Kites

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Enjoy this awesome interview with a tried and true polyglot, Betty (who is also a very good friend of mine)! Remember to follow the podcast @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram and let me know your thoughts. Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content (like the full version of this interview)! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or s...

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I love happening upon these cool tidbits! Remember to follow the podcast @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram. Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggestion for future topics. Happy learning!

Shoutout to my new patron: Whitney!!


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- "Turtleneck" by TrackTribe

- "Staycati...

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Join me, Germaine, Steve, and Marcella as we talk about our experiences living in a country where we didn't initially speak the language. Remember to follow the podcast @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram and let me know your thoughts. Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggestion for...

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March 29, 2021 6 mins

Do you know the difference? Let's talk about it. Remember to follow the podcast @PolyglottalPod on Twitter and Instagram. Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/angeliquevoices, or become a patron at patreon.com/angeliquevoices for extra content! Leave a message on SpeakPipe or Anchor if you have a question or suggestion for future topics. Happy learning!

Music Used:

- "Turtleneck" by TrackTribe

- "Staycation" by Corbyn Kites

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