> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lead-ncl.gitbook.io/language-and-linguistics-reading-and-resources/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lead-ncl.gitbook.io/language-and-linguistics-reading-and-resources/blogs-podcasts-etc..md).

# Blogs, Podcasts, etc.

### Blogs

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<summary><a href="https://allthingslinguistic.com">All things linguistic</a></summary>

This is an incredibly useful resource for new undergraduate students in English language and linguistics. It offers a range of resources that cover some light reading/listening on linguistic topics, as well as more in-depth materials to help with learning undergraduate content. For example, some blog posts include discussions about humour and the nature of using comebacks in arguments. On the other hand, there are posts specifically dedicated to helping you learn things such as the IPA chart and diagrams summarising phonetic sounds and features – this is a perfect companion to helping you in your studies.

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<summary><a href="https://citizensociolinguistics.com">Citizen Sociolinguistics</a></summary>

This is a blog dedicated specifically to language variation and change. It includes blog posts that delve into a range of issues in this area of study, including discussions about how ‘woke’ language is, analysis of AAVE speech, and a look at the speech of billionaires. Among other issues, this blog offers a useful source for easy reading on interesting and diverse issues in language linked to language diversity.

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### Videos

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<summary><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDop3FDoUzk&#x26;list=PL8dPuuaLjXtP5mp25nStsuDzk2blncJDW">A crash course in linguistics</a></summary>

This series of YouTube offers a very brief and introductory insight into a wide range of issues in English language and linguistics. The different videos will offer a useful introduction to many topics that you will come across in the first year of your degree, including introductions to areas such as morphology, phonetics, and sociolinguistics.

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<summary><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@laymanslinguist?lang=en">The Layman's Linguist on TikTok</a></summary>

Just your friendly neighborhood linguist, bringing short nuggets of linguistic knowledge on TikTok.

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<summary><a href="http://www.thelingspace.com">The Ling Space</a></summary>

This website offers an introduction to a number of linguistics-based topics, including phonology, morphology, neurolinguistics, and language acquisition. These short videos offer a snapshot into some of the key concepts that you will learn when you study these modules. Each video also contains a short summary underneath it and some further activities and readings to further develop your knowledge.

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### Podcasts

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<summary><a href="https://lingthusiasm.com/">Lingthusiasm</a></summary>

30 min structured conversation style podcast about all areas of linguistics.

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<summary><a href="https://www.theallusionist.org/">The Allusionist</a></summary>

A hosted radio-show style podcast with interviews, about language in general and especially etymology.

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<summary><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/lexicon-valley">Lexicon Valley</a></summary>

Hosted by a linguist, dives deeper about issues in language.

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<summary><a href="https://subtitlepod.com/">Subtitle</a></summary>

A podcast about languages and the people who use them.

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<summary><a href="https://vocalfriespod.tumblr.com/">The Vocal Fries</a></summary>

Conversation style podcasts with two linguists on the theme of language discrimination.

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