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Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons

56 min • 13 december 2014

The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. This time we explore the history of the English personal pronouns. We also examine the historical roots of the modern confusion surrounding the proper use of English personal pronouns.

TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 54

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Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons

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