Episode 7 - the AU digraph

Episode 7 - the AU digraph

Let's talk about the AU sound. This sound is usually represented by this digraph but actually can be observed in other spellings. This sound is not included in the original vowel sounds of Latin or the long vowels of English. Video version: https://youtu.be/_XopVOiJT6o

Episode 6 - The Great Vowel Shift

The Great Vowel Shift, how it currently impacts English pronunciation, and how it is a constant source of confusion for both native English speakers and foreign language students of English

Episode 5 - The Evolution of the English Alphabet

How the English Alphabet evolved to its current condition

Episode 4 - Engineering the Latin Alphabet

How the Latin alphabet was engineered based on the mouth positions associated with each letter's sound and became the basis of spelling for all modern languages, including English.

Episode 3 - Evolution of the Alphabet

We discuss how the alphabet evolved to become the primary written communication tool.