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231. Lingthusionist

The Allusionist by Helen Zaltzman

Jul 13, 202600:25:05Arts

“Linguistics and language is such a good mechanism for being curious,” says Lauren Gawne , linguistics prof, author of the book Gesture: A Slim Guide , and cohost of the podcast Lingthusiasm. I'm in vacation mode (althou...

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231. Lingthusionist is an episode from The Allusionist by Helen Zaltzman. “Linguistics and language is such a good mechanism for being curious,” says Lauren Gawne , linguistics prof, author of the book Gesture: A Slim Guide , and cohost of...

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