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Radio Omniglot

Simon Ager
Etymology
Tin
Leather
Celtic Languages
Grass
Proto-Indo-European
Language
Linguistics
Proto-Celtic
Slang
Idioms
Swan
Hivellarian
Language Etymology
Irish
Scottish Gaelic
Furrow
Nag Chiki
French
Coda

Podcasts about languages and words

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes49Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
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Latest Episodes

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.

New language pages:

• Yambeta (Yambɛta), a West Mbam language spoken in the Centre Region in southwestern Cameroon.

• Bunu (Buod Nuox), a West Hmongic language spoken mainly in Guangxi Province in... more

In this Adventure in Etymology we investigate the origins of the word absurd.

Absurd [əbˈsɜːd / æbˈsɚd] can mean:

• Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sens... more

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.

New language pages:

• Neo-Brittonic (Brettica), a reconstructed version of Common Brittonic, a Celtic language once spoken in southern England.

• Ngomba (cú mbɔ́ndaa), a Bamileke language spoken ... more

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.

New language pages:

• Ngaʼka (Mungaʼka), a Grassfields language spoken in Bali Nyonga, a town in the Nortwest Region of Cameroon.

• Ngiemboon (Ngiembɔɔn), a Grassfields language spoken in Bali Nyo... more

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.

New language pages:

• Ndemli, a Grassfields language spoken in the Littoral Region in the southwest of Cameroon.

• Johor Malay, a Malayic language spoken in the state of Johor in the south of the... more

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.

New language pages:

• Kwaʼ (Bakwa’), a Bamileke language spoken in the southwest of Cameroon.

• Ndau (ChiNdau), a Bantu language spoken mainly in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

• Ndonga (... more

In this Adventure in Etymology we focus on the origins of the word focus.

Focus [ˈfəʊ.kəs / ˈfoʊ.kəs] as a noun can mean:

• A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.

• The quality of the convergence of light on the photograph... more

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot.

New language pages:

• Kgalagadi (SheKgalagadi), a Southern Bantu language spoken mainly in the Kgalagadi and Gantsi districts in southern Botswana.

• Saluan (Bahasa Saluan), a Celebic language spo... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Simcott
Organizer of the Polyglot Conference
Polyglot Conference
Episode: Omniglot News (31/08/25)
Israel Lai
Musician, composer, language enthusiast, and podcaster
Rhapsody in Lingo, Sui Yin Kwong Sang podcast
Episode: Omniglot News (31/08/25)

Hosts

Simon Eager
Host of the podcast, involved in discussions about languages and etymology.
Simon Agor
Co-host of the podcast, contributing to etymological explorations and language discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Amazing companion to an amazing website

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AV Exists
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mi amas ĉi tiun podkaston

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rileyIC
    United States5 years ago

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Many express admiration for the host's engaging delivery and the educational value of the content.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched discussions and insights into the development of languages.
Feedback highlights the podcast as an underrated resource for language learners and enthusiasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Radio Omniglot

What is Radio Omniglot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intricacies of languages and the etymology of words, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look into linguistic diversity and development. Through engaging discussions about various languages and their origins, it highlights updates from the language-learning community, including the introduction of new constructed scripts and the revival of lesser-known languages. Each episode typically features in-depth explorations of specific words or concepts, revealing connections between different cultures and their languages while emphasizing the fascinating evolution of language itself. This unique blend of educational content and linguistic exploration is likely to appeal to language enthusiasts, educators, and those interest... more

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