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Tagged With: language

Speech Accent Archive

Posted on July 19, 2005 by Meredith

The Speech Accent Archive is an absolutely fascinating collection from George Mason University. They have gathered 440 audio samples of persons from around the world reading a passage in English. Here is the passage: Please call Stella. Ask her to bring these things with her from the store: Six spoons of fresh snow peas, five … Continue reading »

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I’m a Trekkie Dammit

Posted on February 19, 2005 by Meredith

When I first heard the word Trekker I thought it sounded terribly pretentious, and I still do. Trekkie is more relaxed, more friendly, more personable. Continue reading »

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Semantics and Political Correctness

Posted on November 3, 2004 by Meredith

How, exactly, is a short adult supposed to grow taller? Isn’t that what’s implied by the phrase “height-challenged?” Continue reading »

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