What effect has the internet, social media and AI had on language? Should you judge a book by its cover? This week, linguistic legend and British OBE recipient David Crystal joins us to discuss all things words, idioms, dialects and the curious facts he found while researching his latest publication, Bookish Words.
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Writer in residence: David Crystal
David Crystal is a British linguist, academic, and author renowned for his work in English language studies. He has written over 100 books, including influential titles on linguistics, language history, and usage. A former professor of linguistics at the University of Reading, Crystal is also known for his work in language education, internet linguistics, and original pronunciation in Shakespearean performances. He lives in Holyhead, North Wales, and continues to lecture and publish widely.
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