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The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling

Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.

The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling

Season 2 Episode 3 | 7m 50s | CC

The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?

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