Talking Language
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings"Talking Language" is a show hosted by Robert Aiudi and Rachel Zirkle. Robert, aka "The Language Chef," is a polyglot who speaks over ten languages fluently. Rachel, is an amateur linguist and loves to pick Robert's brain. They met in New York City over ten years ago and over the years have had lengthy discussions and debates about all things language, usually while enjoying some wine. Join the conversation and listen in as these two friends, Robert and Rachel, discuss the origin of the Chinese language, dissect the many accents of the United States, the history of the English language, and more!
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Episodes
Talking Food with The Language Chef, Part II
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 48.9 MBIn season one, we dedicated an entire episode to cuisine-related words as Robert is also known as The Language Chef. We spoke about how food, like language, has spread across the globe to create different, unique variations and concoctions. In today's episode, we're picking up where we left off and chatting about even more about language and food. Our "word" of the day is mis en place. Get ready to salivate as this episode is sure to make you hungry! Bon appetit!
Pidgin, Creole and Patois
April 05, 2021 20:27 - 29 minutes - 49.2 MBToday, Robert and Rachel are talking about pidgin vs. creole vs. patois. What are the difference and similarities among these unique languages? Where are they used and how are they formed? As our word of the day, we're talking about "Forensic!" Rate and subscribe to Talking Language Podcast!
A Global Language: Pros and Cons
March 16, 2021 13:50 - 20 minutes - 29 MBWelcome back to Talking Language! Today's word of the day is more of a phrase. We'll be discussing the origin and meaning of 'Lingua Franca.' Also, we're going to dig into the notion of a global language. Will there one day be a language that everyone will speak across the planet? Will we need to learn new languages to communicate? Listen in to find out if we're already on our way and hear what we think are the pros and cons. Don't forget to rate and subscribe!
Language Changes: Natural vs. Invented
February 22, 2021 14:23 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBRobert and Rachel are rolling out a new format! Starting this week, we'll be breaking down the etymology of a word and then get into our main topic. On today's episode we're talking about the word "diaspora" and its importance within linguistics. We're also discussing natural vs. invented changes, primarily within the English language. Some changes happen naturally as inspired by music, food, and migration. Other changes are invented or forced. Whether a change is natural or forced, l...
What is Ladino?
February 15, 2021 17:05 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBWe're back! It's been two years since our last episode aired and we are so excited to be back on the airwaves. On today's episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Carlos Yebra López, a lecturer at NYU. He is the self-proclaimed "Hyperpolyglot Activist" and founder of thehyperpolyglotactivist.com and ladino21.org. Through his project, Ladino 21, he is on a mission to preserve the Ladino language with a digital archive, lessons, and engaging speakers in online communities. But... what is ...
1.10 Do languages shape the way we think?
November 19, 2018 16:53 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MBDo languages shape the way we think? Well, simply, yes. How can they not? Rachel and Robert discuss how the language you speak shapes your thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. It's a doozy! Tune into to the season finale of Talking Language Podcast! Season 2 will be out in late winter. If you have any feedback for Season 1, please email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @talkinglanguagepodcast
Do languages shape the way we think?
November 19, 2018 16:53 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MBDo languages shape the way we think? Well, simply, yes. How can they not? Rachel and Robert discuss how the language you speak shapes your thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. It's a doozy! Tune into to the season finale of Talking Language Podcast! Season 2 will be out in late winter. If you have any feedback for Season 1, please email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @talkinglanguagepodcast
Difference in Speech: Millennials vs Baby Boomers
November 12, 2018 15:01 - 29 minutes - 55.9 MBIn our penultimate episode of Season 1, Rachel and Robert talk about their difference in speech. Robert is a baby boomer, Rachel a millennial. They break down why speech changes and how it's always evolving. Are changes in speech decided by the younger generations and what will happen to English in 5000 years? Robert has some interesting theories.... so tune in! For comments or questions email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @talkinglanguagepo...
1.9 Difference in Speech: Millennials vs Baby Boomers
November 12, 2018 15:01 - 29 minutes - 55.9 MBIn our penultimate episode of Season 1, Rachel and Robert talk about their difference in speech. Robert is a baby boomer, Rachel a millennial. They break down why speech changes and how it's always evolving. Are changes in speech decided by the younger generations and what will happen to English in 5000 years? Robert has some interesting theories.... so tune in! For comments or questions email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @talkinglanguagepo...
1.8 An Actor on Accents
November 05, 2018 14:31 - 33 minutes - 63.5 MBThis week Rachel Zirkle and Robert Aiudi sit down with actor (and Rachel's husband) Taylor Miller. Taylor has done several plays and films where he has been required to use an accent foreign to his own. We talk to him about how he learns a new accent. Robert also shares his knowledge as he's trained a number of students in various accents. We also talk about the incredible universality of Shakespeare! Tune in! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Instagr...
An Actor on Accents
November 05, 2018 14:31 - 33 minutes - 63.5 MBThis week Rachel Zirkle and Robert Aiudi sit down with actor (and Rachel's husband) Taylor Miller. Taylor has done several plays and films where he has been required to use an accent foreign to his own. We talk to him about how he learns a new accent. Robert also shares his knowledge as he's trained a number of students in various accents. We also talk about the incredible universality of Shakespeare! Tune in! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Instagr...
1.7 Talking Food with the Language Chef
October 29, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 70.6 MBYour mouth may water with this week's episode! We talk food words. Robert, aka the Language Chef, and Rachel discuss everything from beef vs cow to the origin of sushi; from why France is a culinary mecca to the pronunciation etiquette of various food names and recipes from around the world. Bon appetit! Email us your at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @talkinglanguagepodcast @robert_thelanguagechef @rachel_zirkle
Talking Food with the Language Chef
October 29, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 70.6 MBYour mouth may water with this week's episode! We talk food words. Robert, aka the Language Chef, and Rachel discuss everything from beef vs cow to the origin of sushi; from why France is a culinary mecca to the pronunciation etiquette of various food names and recipes from around the world. Bon appetit! Email us your at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @talkinglanguagepodcast @robert_thelanguagechef @rachel_zirkle
1.6 Our Travel Journals
October 22, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking all about our foreign travels. Robert talks about his adventures in Italy, Scotland, and China and Rachel, her adventures through Germany, France, and Peru. Tune in to hear all about our experiences with travel and language. And share your stories and photos with us. Email us at [email protected] and we may feature you on our Instagram and Facebook! Instagram and Facebook: @talkinglanguagepodcast @robert_thelanguagechef @rachel_z...
Our Travel Journals
October 22, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking all about our foreign travels. Robert talks about his adventures in Italy, Scotland, and China and Rachel, her adventures through Germany, France, and Peru. Tune in to hear all about our experiences with travel and language. And share your stories and photos with us. Email us at [email protected] and we may feature you on our Instagram and Facebook! Instagram and Facebook: @talkinglanguagepodcast @robert_thelanguagechef @rachel_z...
The Story of English
October 15, 2018 17:22 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this week's episode, we talk about the story of English. English is a culmination of many languages and its story begins with an invasion! From Beowulf to William the Conquerer, listen in to hear the story of how the English language came to be! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @talkinglanguagepodcast!
1.5 The Story of English
October 15, 2018 17:22 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this week's episode, we talk about the story of English. English is a culmination of many languages and its story begins with an invasion! From Beowulf to William the Conquerer, listen in to hear the story of how the English language came to be! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @talkinglanguagepodcast!
Accents in America
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MBRobert is from Connecticut. Rachel is from Colorado, by way of Texas. In this weeks episode, they talk about each other's accents, as well as how accents in America formed and why and how accents can change. They also talk about the amazing accent work of Meryl Streep, and why Rachel never noticed that her parents had Southern accents! Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @talkinglanguagepodcast @rachel_zirkle @robert_thelanguagechef
1.4 Accents in America
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MBRobert is from Connecticut. Rachel is from Colorado, by way of Texas. In this weeks episode, they talk about each other's accents, as well as how accents in America formed and why and how accents can change. They also talk about the amazing accent work of Meryl Streep, and why Rachel never noticed that her parents had Southern accents! Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @talkinglanguagepodcast @rachel_zirkle @robert_thelanguagechef
The Story of Chinese
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this week's episode, Robert and Rachel discuss the Chinese language. We talk about the tones, the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese; how Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are related; how a national identity was born from a written language, and its incredible and illustrious history. Follow us on Instagram! @talkinglanguagepodcast @rachel_zirkle @robert_thelanguagechef
1.3 The Story of Chinese
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this week's episode, Robert and Rachel discuss the Chinese language. We talk about the tones, the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese; how Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are related; how a national identity was born from a written language, and its incredible and illustrious history. Follow us on Instagram! @talkinglanguagepodcast @rachel_zirkle @robert_thelanguagechef
1.2 The Hardest Language to Learn
September 24, 2018 05:11 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat is the hardest language to learn? What is the easiest language to learn? In this episode, Rachel and Robert discuss easy versus hard languages from the American English perspective. They break down what makes a foreign language complicated for an English speaker, the importance of language exposure, and how English spelling can be so unnecessarily arbitrary! What do you think is the hardest language to learn? Let us know by reaching out to us on our Instagram: @talkinglanguagepodcast
The Hardest Language to Learn
September 24, 2018 05:11 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat is the hardest language to learn? What is the easiest language to learn? In this episode, Rachel and Robert discuss easy versus hard languages from the American English perspective. They break down what makes a foreign language complicated for an English speaker, the importance of language exposure, and how English spelling can be so unnecessarily arbitrary! What do you think is the hardest language to learn? Let us know by reaching out to us on our Instagram: @talkinglanguagepodcast
Meet Robert & Rachel
September 17, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 51.5 MBMeet Robert and Rachel, two friends who have bonded over talking about all things language. Robert is a linguistic expert with an impressive resume in speech recognition. Rachel is a language enthusiast and loves to pick Robert's brain Listen to them pick apart all things language in "Talking Language." In episode 1, they introduce their backgrounds and how they met.
1.1 Meet Robert & Rachel
September 17, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 51.5 MBMeet Robert and Rachel, two friends who have bonded over talking about all things language. Robert is a linguistic expert with an impressive resume in speech recognition. Rachel is a language enthusiast and loves to pick Robert's brain Listen to them pick apart all things language in "Talking Language." In episode 1, they introduce their backgrounds and how they met.