How did English evolve? - Kate Gardoqui
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What is the difference between "a hearty welcome" and "a cordial reception"? In a brief, action-packed history of the English language, Kate Gardoqui explains why these semantically equal phrases evoke such different images.
Why do English speakers have such predictable responses to the two phrases, “They gave us a hearty welcome,” and “They gave us a cordial reception.”?
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Meet The Creators
- Director Ben Tobitt
- Educator Kate Gardoqui
- Animator Rosanna Wan
- Narrator Kate Gardoqui
