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Digs deep into the quintessential human trait of language to find the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

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First Air Date

March 24, 2021

Last Air Date

September 19, 2024

Seasons

1

Episodes

35

Language

English

Production Companies

S01E36

Is English a Creole?

There's been a lot of debate amongst linguists about what actually constitutes a creole language. By some definitions, English might be a creole!

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