Episode 21: Matheus Freitas, part 1, on the vowels of Brazilian Portuguese
In this episode, Lisa returns after a time away, just in time to talk to Matheus Freitas of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais about the vowels of Brazilian Portuguese, how they work, how they a...
13 Aug 202135min
Episode 20: Amanda Lafleur, part 3, more on what makes Louisiana French unique
In this episode, we return after vacation and finish our discussion with Amanda Lafleur about Louisiana French. It's a fun - and funny! - episode, and we think you'll enjoy listening.
5 Aug 202136min
Episode 19: Amanda Lafleur, part 2, on peculiarities in Louisiana French and Creole
This week we continue our conversation with Amanda Lafleur about Louisiana French. The first part of our conversation focused on the development of the Dictionary of Louisiana French. In this second e...
27 Maj 202143min
Episode 18: Amanda Lafleur, part 1, on the development of the Dictionary of Louisiana French
This week we continue our conversation about Louisiana French with the first of three episodes taken from our interview with Amanda Lafleur. Dr Ancelet's interview was about the socio-historical conte...
20 Maj 202133min
Episode 17: Barry Ancelet, part 3, on the future of Louisiana French
This week, we finish our discussion with Barry Ancelet. We turn to the future of Louisiana French, how it’s expressing itself, and the positive signs that there is a bright future ahead for French in ...
13 Maj 202129min
Episode 16: Barry Ancelet, part 2, on Louisiana French identity and literacy
This week we continue our conversation on Louisiana French with Dr. Barry Ancelet, noted folklorist and expert in Cajun culture. We talk about the differences between Louisiana French and Modern Stand...
26 Apr 202139min
Episode 15: Barry Ancelet, part 1, on Louisiana French
This week we begin a three-part series on Louisiana French with Dr. Barry Ancelet, noted folklorist and expert in Cajun culture. We talk about how French came to be spoken in Louisiana, how it thrived...
16 Apr 202132min
Episode 14: R. David Zorc, part 2, more on the Bisayan languages
In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with R. David Zorc, noted linguist of Philippine languages. We talk about the Philippine “Focus System”, genitive case markers, and the future of L...
8 Apr 202127min
