American Attempts at Anglicism Gone Awry
Language commentator Geoff Nunberg says that Americans who incorporate British English into their speech and writing often use words and expressions incorrectly. For instance, most people don't understand that "shall" and "will" aren't interchangeable.
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Other segments from the episode on June 28, 1989
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 28, 1989: Interview Adrienne Rich; Review of Virgil Thomson's album "Orchestral Music"; Interview with John Callahan; Commentary on Anglicisms in American English.
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