Monthly Archives: October 2011

You Are What You Speak audio on ABC (Australia)

I read aloud most of the preface of You Are What You Speak for Australia’s ABC radio and the outstanding Lingua Franca program. This is the most personal part of the book, the stories of my father and grandfather. It … Continue reading

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“10 myths about language” at The Inc. Blot

For the release of the handsome edition of You Are What You Speak in Australia, I wrote a short piece for Black Inc’s blog, The Inc. Blot : 10 Myths About Language.     1. In English, there are always clear … Continue reading

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“Talk the Talk” podcast on You Are What You Speak

I had a great chat with Daniel Midgely of Australia’s "Talk The Talk", well timed for the Australian publication of You Are What You Speak. (It’s the 9/26/11 "Are you a grammar grouch?" edition).

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