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Episode 44 Cognate objects

Episode 44 Cognate objects

Hello folks,

this week while preparing a lesson for one of my grammar classes I stumbled across a footnote in a grammar book on cognate objects. The topic is absolutely fascinating from both a grammar perspective and a cognitive linguistic perspective. If anyone is interested in reading more about this topic, I highly recommend this article. In particular, chapters 4 and 5 of this dissertation are worth reading if you have some time on your hands.

Episode 45 Salutations

Episode 45 Salutations

Episode 43 Titles/Honorifics

Episode 43 Titles/Honorifics