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1184. This week, we look at the history of lingua francas, from the original mix of Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish used during the Crusades to today's global English. Plus, we look at whether it's wrong to...
How the Crusades gave us 'lingua franca.' 'That' or 'who' for animals? Doot doot doot is an episode from Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.. 1184. This week, we look at the history of lingua francas...
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Published May 12, 2026, 15:11 long, audio available.