Radio and PodcastRadio and PodcastLive Radio & Podcasts
How the Crusades gave us 'lingua franca.' 'That' or 'who' for animals? Doot doot doot artwork
Education

How the Crusades gave us 'lingua franca.' 'That' or 'who' for animals? Doot doot doot

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

May 12, 202615:11Education

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...

About This Episode

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...

Listen Online

Use the player on this page to stream the episode online.

Episode Details

Published May 12, 2026, 15:11 long, audio available.