Podcasts about languages and words
Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | Language LearningCoursesEducation |
Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.
New language pages:
• Ushoji (اُݜوجو), an Eastern Dardic language spoken mainly in the Swat District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwest Pakistan.
• Aer (آیر), a Western Indo-Aryan lan... more
In this Adventure in Etymology we fish for the origins of the word fish.
Fish [fɪʃ] can refer to:
• A typically cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.
• Any animal (or any vertebr... more
Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.
New language pages:
• Turu (Kιnyatυrυ, Kιrιmi), a Bantu language spoken in the Singida Region in central Tanzania.
• Pnar (Ka Ktien Pnar), a Khasi-Palaungic language spoken in northeastern India a... more
In this episode we discover the Celtic roots of words for kingdom, rich and related things in Germanic, Romance and other languages.
The Proto-Celtic word *rīgyom means kingdom, and comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₃rḗǵs (king). Related words in Pro... more
Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.
New language pages:
• Shambala (Kisambaa), a Bantu language spoken in the Tanga Region in northern Tanzania.
• Suabo (nidáibo), a Trans-New Guinea language spoken in Southwest Papua Province in ea... more
What does the word while have to do with resting? Let’s find out in this Adventure in Etymology on Radio Omniglot.
While [waɪl / wæl] as a noun means an uncertain duration of time, a period of time, or an uncertain long (or short) period of time. As... more
Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.
New language pages:
• Rangi (Kɨlaangi), a Bantu language spoken in the Kondoa District of the Dodoma Region in central Tanzania.
• Suabo (nidáibo), a Trans-New Guinea language spoken in Southwest ... more
In this episode we discover the Celtic roots of words for hostage in Germanic languages, and words related to engagement in Finnic languages.
The Proto-Celtic word *geistlos means hostage or bail, and comes from Proto-Indo-European *gʰeydʰ- (to year... more
I can't believe that omniglot.com isn't as popular as it should be. It is easily the best resource for anything language-related. I'm a conlanger and this helps me a lot. I'm only a teenager but my dream is to become a linguist and to help save endangered languages. Amazing podcast. So underrated!
Omniglot is one of the most overlooked free language resources on the planet. Simon’s voice reminds me very much of an interactive planetarium toy I had as a child…strangely nostalgic and relaxing to listen to him talk linguistics and etymology. Can’t wait to hear more!
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The content primarily focuses on languages, their origins, and the intricate relationships among various linguistic families. Frequent discussions on etymology highlight the stories behind individual words across different languages, showcasing a unique approach to language learning. Listeners can also engage with updates on lesser-known languages and new language resources, as well as the introduction of innovative scripts and writing systems. The host often invites reflection on linguistic creativity and intertwining culture, making this podcast a rich resource for language enthusiasts and learners who appreciate the historical and cultural contexts behind languages and words.
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Recent guests on Radio Omniglot include:
1. Richard Simcott
2. Israel Lai
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