Little Green Men: the secret rules of word order
Michael explores the mysterious rules of word order with linguist Dr Laura Bailey.
Word of Mouth · BBC Radio 4
June 13, 202428m 3s
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Show Notes
Michael explores the mysterious rules of word order with linguist Dr Laura Bailey. We all know them instinctively, without knowing that we know them. Contains the truth about killer whales and also why Yoda sounds like an alien.
Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea.