American Language

By H. L. Mencken

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Episodes: 49

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In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciation and grammatical nuances, he shares his keen observations shaped by both extensive reading and personal interactions with English speakers. Driven by a passion for understanding these differences, he sought a comprehensive study that could illuminate their origins, only to discover a surprising lack of literature on the topic. Join him as he delves into the rich tapestry of language that defines American English and its evolution.

Episode Date
049 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 3 The Future of the Language
Mar 23, 2026
048 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 2 American Slang
Mar 22, 2026
047 - Ch9 Miscellanea Pt 1 Proverb and Platitude
Mar 21, 2026
046 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 4 Street Names
Mar 20, 2026
045 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 3 Geographical Names
Mar 19, 2026
044 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 2 Given Names
Mar 18, 2026
043 - Ch8 Proper Names in America Pt 1 Surnames
Mar 17, 2026
042 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 6 Minor Differences
Mar 16, 2026
041 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 5 Simplified spelling
Mar 15, 2026
040 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 4 Exchanges
Mar 14, 2026
039 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 3 The Influence of Webster
Mar 13, 2026
038 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 2 General Tendencies
Mar 12, 2026
037 - Ch 7 Differences in Spelling Pt 1 Typical Forms
Mar 11, 2026
036 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 8 Pronunciation
Mar 10, 2026
035 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 7 The Double Negative
Mar 09, 2026
034 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 6 The Noun and Adjective
Mar 08, 2026
033 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 5 The Adverb
Mar 07, 2026
032 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 4 The Pronoun
Mar 06, 2026
031 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 3 The Verb
Mar 05, 2026
030 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 2 Spoken American As It Is
Mar 04, 2026
029 - Ch6 The Common Speech Pt 1 Grammarians and Their Ways
Mar 03, 2026
028 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 6 Pronunciation
Mar 03, 2026
027 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 5 Processes of Word Formation
Mar 03, 2026
026 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 4 Foreign Influences Today
Mar 03, 2026
025 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 3 Lost Distinctions
Mar 03, 2026
024 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 2 Points of Difference
Mar 03, 2026
023 - Ch5 Tendencies in American Pt 1 International Exchanges
Mar 03, 2026
022 - Ch4 American and English Today Pt 4 Euphemisms and Forbidden Words
Mar 03, 2026
021 - Ch4 American and English Today Pt 3 Honorifics
Mar 03, 2026
020 - Ch4 American and English Today Pt 2 Differences in Usage
Mar 03, 2026
019 - Ch4 American and English Today Pt 1 The Two Vocabularies
Mar 03, 2026
018 - Ch3 The Period of Growth Pt 5 Pronunciation
Mar 03, 2026
017 - Ch3 The Period of Growth Pt 4 Loan-Words
Mar 03, 2026
016 - Ch3 The Period of Growth Pt 3 The Expanding Vocabulary
Mar 03, 2026
015 - Ch3 The Period of Growth Pt 2 The Language in the Making
Mar 03, 2026
014 - Ch3 The Period of Growth Pt 1 The New Nation
Mar 03, 2026
013 - Ch2 The Beginnings of American Pt 6 Colonial Pronunciation
Mar 03, 2026
012 - Ch2 The Beginnings of American Pt 5 Archaic English Words
Mar 03, 2026
011 - Ch2 The Beginnings of American Pt 4 Changed Meanings
Mar 03, 2026
010 - Ch2 The Beginnings of American Pt 3 New Words of English Material
Mar 03, 2026
009 - Ch2 The Beginnings of American Pt 2 Sources of Early Americanisms
Mar 03, 2026
008 - Ch2 The Beginnings of American Pt 1 In Colonial Days
Mar 03, 2026
007 - Ch1 By Way of Introduction Pt 6 The Materials of American
Mar 03, 2026
006 - Ch1 By Way of Introduction Pt 5 The Characters of American
Mar 03, 2026
005 - Ch1 By Way of Introduction Pt 4 Foreign Observers
Mar 03, 2026
004 - Ch1 By Way of Introduction Pt 3 The View of Writing Men
Mar 03, 2026
003 - Ch1 By Way of Introduction Pt 2 The Academic Attitude
Mar 03, 2026
002 - Ch1 By Way of Introduction Pt 1The Diverging Streams
Mar 03, 2026
001 - Preface
Mar 03, 2026