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The Superhumanize PodcastThe Secret Language You Didn’t Know You’re Speaking: Dr. Valerie Fridland on Why ‘Bad’ English is Smarter Than You ThinkWhat if the words we mock the most—'like,' 'literally,' 'um,' and 'dude'—are actually the secret weapons of human connection, subtly shaping our relationships and identities? What if what we call 'bad English' is, in fact, linguistic evolution in action—evidence of how adaptable, intelligent, and deeply social we really are?Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Valerie Fridland, a brilliant sociolinguist and professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, whose groundbreaking research challenges everything we think we know about language. In her fascinating book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad E...2024-12-291h 00
Write About NowWrite About Now: The Best of 2024In this year-end episode, we look back at some of the most memorable moments from the show, featuring intimate discussions with some of the literary world's most fascinating voices. You'll hear the writing origin stories of JA Jance, Joyce Maynard, and Richard Osman, how Kristin Hannah overcomes her fear of failure, writing through writer's block with Steve Almond, the best writing advice linguist Valerie Fridland ever received, Todd Boyd on the global appeal of hip hop, and how Molly Roden Winter endured 50 rejections of her manuscript before getting a yes. To listen to the interviews in full, click the...2024-12-2750 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 434 | The Surprising Benefits of Bad English in Leadership, with Valerie FridlandSummary In this episode, Andy welcomes sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to discuss her new book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. They explore the significance of language use in leadership, including the use of filler words, intensifiers, and vocal fry. She challenges the notion that filler words should be eliminated, highlighting their cognitive and communicative benefits. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the complexities of language and its role in effective communication. It's a fun discussion about language that will have you laughing, for sure, but also leaving the conversation with insights...2024-09-0557 min
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingThe language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes.1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious.The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." A version of this story originally appeared on Psychology Today, and you can find her at valeriefridland.com.🔗 Share you...2024-09-0314 min
Church & Culture PodcastCCP120: On Christians Using ProfanityIn this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss a topic that was frequently suggested through our online form - whether it's okay for a Christian to use profanity. And the questions went beyond the individual level to the church at large. Because there has been a recent trend where churches seem to have become much more lenient when it comes to cursing and name-calling.
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The fact that churches and church leaders have seemingly loosened up when it comes to profanity is actually part of a larger...2024-08-3029 min
The Other Web#49 - Valerie Fridland - Finding The Good In Bad EnglishValerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at University of Nevada, Reno and the author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good and Bad English. She also writes a monthly blog for Psychology Today, is a regular guest writer for the popular Grammar Girl podcast and has a lecture series, Language and Society, available with The Great Courses.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894...2024-08-1356 min
CamBro Conversations258) Valerie Fridland - The Truth about the Power of LanguageToday’s conversation is with Valerie Fridland.
Valerie is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author.
Expect to learn how language has evolved over time, how quickly it is changing, why there is no single correct way to speak, how to communicate more clearly in the modern world, the power and use of words including like, literally, dude, um, eh and many more.
There’s a quote from the comedian George Carlin - “We think in langua...2024-07-031h 01
The Next Big Idea DailyFinding for the Good in Bad EnglishToday, linguist Valerie Fridland ("Like, Literally, Dude") takes us on a tour of the speech habits we love to hate and makes the surprising argument that "like's" and "literally's" make us better communicators.2024-06-1212 min
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#215 Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English | Valerie Fridland, PhDI’m a big fan of the English language and, although I make a lot of errors with grammar, I’m always trying to learn the rules.
Yet, as you’ll hear on this episode, a word or phrase might be grammatically incorrect but linguistically correct. And, I cringe as I write this, that includes my most dreaded of non-word words: irregardless.
Ouch. At least my spellcheck caught that so-called word with a red underline!
I was utterly thrilled to talk about language with Dr. Valerie Fridland (https://www.valeriefridland.com/), a professor of lin...2024-06-041h 02
How to Be Awesome at Your Job963: How “Bad” English can Enhance Communication and Relationships with Dr. Valerie FridlandDr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um” 2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships 3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep963 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the Universi...2024-05-2041 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job963: How “Bad” English can Enhance Communication and Relationships with Dr. Valerie FridlandDr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um” 2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships 3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep963 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno. Her new book, Like Literally, Dude! Arguing for the Good in Bad English, takes a fascinating look at...2024-05-2043 minWrite About NowA College Professor Explains Why "Like" and "Literally" Are Actually Good EnglishDoes it make your skin crawl when people use words like "like," "um," and "dude," like literally every hella second? You're not alone. But guest Valerie Fridland argues that these linguistic ticks are actually useful and important ways of communicating. Fridland is a sociolinguist at University of Nevada Reno, and the author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. On the pod, she talks about the history and psychology behind these filler words and why they are far from the end of the world as we know it. Sign up for my online c...2024-05-081h 04
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryLessons - The Transformative Power of Language | Valerie Fridland, Professor, Sociolinguist, and Author➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, we dive into the surprising power of language with linguist and author Valerie Fridland. Listen as she explains how language biases inform our perceptions and even our careers. Plus, hear how history and even gender roles have shaped the ways we speak today.The Power of Perception: How and why your speech might influence a job interview, business opportunity, or even your social identity. Learn to break down those unconscious biases. How Women Lead Change: Did yo...2024-02-1409 min
Critical Nonsense248! Correcting PeopleWhen is it okay to correct someone? This week, Jess and Joey talk about Vander-ism, otaku, pedantry, language, Ryan-ing, and comments sections. Thankfully, they don’t talk about the Oxford comma. references Otaku Corrections Department (because of course): Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland easter eggs propinquity Merriam-Webster on X Seth Meyers' Corrections on Late Night 2024-01-2531 min
Tomayto TomahtoLive from NYC: Favorite Linguistics FactsPicture this: it's early January, 2024, and hundreds upon hundreds of linguists have gathered for the Linguistic Society of America (LSA)'s annual meeting in New York City. With so many language nerds in one place, I couldn't help but interview as many people as I could about their favorite linguistics fact.
This episode contains tantalizing tidbits of information about everything from onomastics, non-concatenative morphology, and the McGurk effect—to historical events effecting language change, and statistics about sociolinguistic judgements. There are allusions to the debate of creole uniformitarianism vs exceptionalism, as well as examples of the Great Vo...2024-01-2342 min
Access UtahRevisiting 'Like, Literally Dude' with Valerie Fridland on Access UtahOn this episode we talk speech. We revisit our conversation with Valerie Fridland, professor of linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno and author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.2024-01-1750 min
Lead Balloon - Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communications StoriesBONUS: Literally, the Grammar-Nerdiest Conversation You'll Ever Hear, with Dr. Valerie FridlandSociolinguist Dr. Valerie Fridland says we need to relax about the changing nature of language.In her book, "Like, Literally Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English," she notes that language has always evolved. Every generation adds its own spin, and the English language is almost unrecognizable from what was spoken centuries ago.And for the most part, we agree.But Dusty thinks there's a *figurative* line in the sand that should never be crossed: the corruption of the word "literally" in modern English.We talked to Dr. Fridland for e...2024-01-1715 min
Why Do We Do That?#045 - Speech & Society with Dr. Valerie FridlandIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociolinguist Dr. Valerie Fridland about speech & society and her new book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.
They discuss whether or not there is a "right way" to speak English, how social class can drive changes in speech, why um's & likes can be useful, and how vocal fry not is not exclusively a female speech pattern.
For more on Valerie, visit www.valeriefridland.com or check out her blog on Psychology Today called Language in the Wild.
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Content with CharacterAvoiding Distractions in Your Content (ideas to keep them engaged)Text Emily! If you do a Google search on how distractable we are, you'll get page after page of just how hard it is for us to pay attention nowadays. A well-known fact about human beings is that if what they're focusing on isn't interesting, or if they allow themselves to get distracted, or if we distract them... they tend to check out and we might have officially lost their attention for good. We don't want people getting distracted when consuming OUR content, do we!? No! We want their focus and preferably undivided at...2023-11-2137 minSuccess Story with Scott D. ClaryLessons - The Influence of Women's Speech on Language Evolution | Valerie Fridland, Sociolinguist, and Author➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryIn this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we'll speak to Valerie Fridland, Professor at University of Nevada, Reno. We delve into the evolution of language, focusing on how historically suppressed women's voices have paradoxically set the precedent for future speech patterns in men.The Influence of Women in Language Evolution: Valerie Fridland explores how women, often in the role of homemakers and primary caregivers, have historically led language changes. This phenomenon, termed "intimate diversification," demonstrates how children initially adopt speech features from their moth...2023-11-1608 min
Anywhere The Needle DropsBrittany Lee MoffittJoin Justin as he hangs out with regional singer/songwriter Brittany Lee Moffitt. We discuss her latest release, Guests, and dive into the challenges of social anxiety, the danger of the hustle, finding purpose, and how we responded to the pandemic as artists and humans. official website: linktr.ee/brittanyleemoffitt Instagram: @brittanyleemoffittmusic Facebook: facebook.com/brittanyleemoffitt YouTube: @BrittanyLeeMoffitt Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Armchair Expert Podcast Like, Literally, Dude: Argu...2023-11-091h 15
Art On The AirThis week on ART ON THE AIR our whole program features, Dr. Valerie Fridland, discussing her new book, “Like, Literally, Dude," Spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony’s 2023 Holiday ConcertThis week (11/17 & 11/19) on ART ON THE AIR our whole program features University of Nevada at Reno professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist, discussing her new book, “Like, Literally, Dude - Arguing for the Good in Bad English” exploring through a series of stories about the historical origins and social uses of an array of ‘annoying’ language features.
Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 2023 Holiday Concert on December 9th.
Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air, and can al...2023-11-0158 min
City Cast Las VegasHow to Pronounce Nevada Correctly (And Why It Matters)Today is Nevada Day, the anniversary of when Nevada became a state — and every Nevadan worth their salt knows it’s Nevada and not “Neh-vah-duh” (the chosen pronunciation of East Coast interlopers and political pretenders). So in honor of the holiday, we’re bringing back a conversation that host Dayvid Figler had last year with UNR linguist Valerie Fridland, author of “Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.” She explains how our state’s pronunciation is connected to Biblical-era beheadings, the Western gold rush, and modern campaign trail gaffes.We’re on social media! F...2023-10-3124 minCity Cast Las VegasHow to Sound Like a Vegas LocalEvery city has its linguistic quirks (we’re looking at you, “HOW-stun” street in New York City) — saying things “right” is one of the quickest ways to prove that you’re a local or reveal that you’re not. So what about Southern Nevada’s local lingo? Do you know how to pronounce McLeod Dr., Tule Springs, or that weird exit off the I-15, Zzyzx Road? And how have hospitality, gaming, and our terrible traffic influenced the way we speak? Today, lifelong Las Vegan and City Cast host Dayvid Figler sits down with two other longtime locals, Brent Holmes and Lille Allen, to...2023-10-2421 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseWhy Do We Insist on Proper English — and What Does That Say About Us?What's that one thing about how people speak English that gets on your nerves? When people say “like” a lot? Or say “literally” when they mean “figuratively”? We all have language pet peeves, and we may even be willing to admit that we judge people who break the rules. After all, how we talk matters. Why do we insist on proper English — and what does that say about us?
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with an English professor and College Writing Center director about the experience of code-switching and how she learned to respect "Black language" as something much...2023-10-1652 min
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Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™The Power of Words with Prof. Valerie Fridland, #1 Bestselling Author of “Like, Literally, Dude”Nothing is more powerful than words. Yet we seldom realize that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images, which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society. Today, we go deep into the power of words and much more with our guest, Dr. Valerie Fridland.
Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno. She writes a popular language blog on psychology today called Language in the Wild. Her new book is the number one bestseller...2023-09-041h 08
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleCelebrating a Remarkable Life: Guy Kawasaki's Birthday InsightsIn this special birthday episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he reflects on his remarkable career and shares insights from his young life. The esteemed Valerie Fridland, a past guest on the show, steps into the interviewer's seat to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Guy Kawasaki. They delve into Guy's early life, his thoughts on AI, and his journey as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and marketing guru, uncovering the key lessons he's learned along the way. From his early experiences with Apple to his current role as a prominent thought leader, Guy's story is filled...2023-08-301h 24
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The Boss Mom PodcastLanguage Matters: What Words, Tone and Accents Say About Who We Are w/Valerie FridlandLanguage, our vocal pitches and accents are the ultimate marker of identity. The words we speak and how we say them affect how people perceive us and even our ability to build authority. As parents, there are facets of our kids' vocabulary that we might not get, like why they say ‘sus’ and ‘fire’, but these words actually reveal a lot about history, culture and identity. How does language evolve over time? What linguistic features are unique to women, and how can we use them to our advantage? In this...2023-08-1054 min
Rallen's RantValerie Fridland - Episode 74Valerie Fridland is Professor at University of Nevada. She also wrote a book titled 'Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English' which was published in 2023. In this episode we talk about language, why we say 'um' and 'eh' a lot, if culture effects our language, how nerves effect our speech & much more.
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The David Pakman Show7/27/23: GDP growth spikes, UFO hearings explode-- On the Show: -- Valerie Fridland, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada-Reno and author of the new book "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English," joins David to discuss changes in language, the use of discourse-marking words, the relativism of language, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3q7fw3e -- Bidenomics continues to charge forward with Q2 GDP coming in 33% higher than expected at 2.4% -- The House of Representatives holds its much-anticipated UFO hearings -- Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell...2023-07-271h 01
Time to Shine Podcast : Public speaking | Communication skills | Storytelling197. Valerie Fridland: Can Bad English Make You A Better Speaker?Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She writes a popular language blog on Psychology Today called “Language in the Wild,” and is also a professor for The Great Courses series. Valerie is author of the recent book “Like, Literally, Dude. Arguing for the Good […]2023-07-1845 min
Time to Shine Podcast : Public speaking | Communication skills | StorytellingHeather Flanagan and Greg Gazin fireside chat: How to give a tech talk successfullyValerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She writes a popular language blog on Psychology Today called “Language in the Wild,” and is also a professor for The Great Courses series. Valerie is author of the recent book “Like, Literally, Dude. Arguing for the Good […]2023-07-1845 min
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardValerie Fridland (on linguistics)Valerie Fridland (Like, Literally, Dude) is a professor, sociolinguist, and author. Valerie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people dislike the word "moist" so much, how accents are a part of social identity, and where modern English developed from. Valerie and Dax talk about what language prescriptivism is, the issues people have with the use of "like," and how discourse markers in language are used. Valerie explains what linguistic tricks people use to fit in with popular culture, what it means when words go through semantic bleaching, and what the original meaning of the word "dude" was.
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Blinkist Podcast - Interviews | Personal Development | Productivity | Business | PsychologyValerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good ResultsHave you ever listened back to a recording of your voice and cringed at the amount of 'um's' 'uh's' and 'like's' you use?
In this episode, Valerie Fridland, linguist, researcher, and author of the book, 'Like, Literally, Dude' delves into the intricacies of speech habits and argues for the inherent value of these often-demonised words.
We explore why women are linguistic trend-setters, why some words carry deep-seated prejudices and what can we learn from the social function of language.
You can get more out of this conversation, plus Valerie's take on words like: 'um' and 'ur' in the Blinkist app...2023-06-3037 min
SimplifyValerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good ResultsHave you ever listened back to a recording of your voice and cringed at the amount of 'um's' 'uh's' and 'like's' you use? In this episode, Valerie Fridland, linguist, researcher, and author of the book, 'Like, Literally, Dude' delves into the intricacies of speech habits and argues for the inherent value of these often-demonised words. We explore why women are linguistic trend-setters, why some words carry deep-seated prejudices and what can we learn from the social function of language. You can get more out of this conversation, plus Valerie's take on words like: 'um...2023-06-2937 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo books examine the evolution of the English languageToday's episode features interviews with two authors who are very invested in the English language. First, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Hana Videen about her new book, The Wordhord, which collects words and phrases from Old English – like Beowulf – to examine and understand life during medieval times. Then, Here & Now's Robin Young is joined by linguist Valerie Fridland to discuss Like, Literally, Dude, which makes the case for how "like" and "um" are leading the charge of modernizing our language.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-06-1617 min
Factually! with Adam ConoverWhy Language is Always Changing with Valerie FridlandLanguage changes, and that's not a bad thing! This week, Adam is joined by sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to uncover how language is much more malleable than we're led to believe, and how the resistance against new slang often disguises an attempt to limit the influence of marginalized communities. Pick up Valerie's book at factuallypod.com/books Like the show? Rate Factually! 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let Adam know what conversation you'd like to hear next.Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSUPPORT THE...2023-06-141h 03
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingDarth Vader and the word 'father.' Comparatives and superlatives. Pritinear.931. Darth Vader wasn't the best father (understatement!), but his name is a wonderful jumping off point to discuss the origin of the word "father." Plus, we explain why I said he wasn't the "best" father and not that he wasn't the "better" father. | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/darth-vader-and-the-word-father/transcript| The "father" segment was written by Valerie Fridland. It is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Valerie is the author of the book “Like, Literally, Dude,” and you can find her at ValerieFridland.com.| The "compar...2023-06-0618 min
Lead Balloon - Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communications StoriesBrands Don't Have the Rizz: Appropriating Gen Z Slang Is Falling Flat in Social Media Marketing"How do you do, fellow marketers? We think it would be pretty 'on fleek' if you would stop trying to use slang terms to make yourself more relatable to young people."Certainly, brands swooping in and trying to leverage youth culture to drive sales is nothing new.But as bad as it was in the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s, the advent of social media marketing made it 1000 times worse.The internet never forgets, and whether it's the "Silence, Brand!" meme or the "How Do You Do, Fellow Kids" Reddit group, the web is lit...2023-06-0142 min
Off-Air with ArumValerie FridlandMark talks to a linguistics professor about the word "like."2023-05-3113 min
She Built This®How to Clearly Express Your Thoughts: Three Ways to Apply the Power of ThreeToday's episode is a result of my own curiosity to become a better speaker, presenter, and podcaster! I always want to learn as much as I can about how to clearly express my thoughts and ideas to others.
My desire is to speak in a clear and effective way so that I share information and exchange ideas with my listeners and participants.
The idea was sparked after reading an article written by Alan Alda on BigThink.com called "3 Rules to Express Your Thoughts so That Everyone Will Understand You" and it uses the power of th...2023-05-3122 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques91. Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective CommunicationWe’re often advised not to use “um” or “uh”, or “so” and “you know” in our communication. But linguist Valerie Fridland might argue otherwise. “Language is about how we encode both the linguistic message and a social message,” she says. “Crutch words … are really valuable and they have arisen to serve a need.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Fridland sits down with host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams to discuss how and when we use "you know","so", and other filler words. For example, Fridland says, the way we use “um” varies greatly from how and we might use...2023-05-2330 min
Chris WilliamsonWhy Does Everyone Say ‘Like’ and ‘Um’ All The Time? - Valerie FridlandValerie Fridland is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author.
On average we say around 5,000 words every day. But how often have you assessed why you communicate the way you do, or where the words you're using came from? This is where the fascinating field of sociolinguistics comes in, exploring the history of our speech patterns and words' origins to help us develop new and better ways to communicate.
Expect to learn why languages evolved to be so complex, how to stop saying ‘like’ so much, how social media has impacted the way...2023-05-201h 12
What Happens Next in 6 MinutesDude, WTF! How Bad English Improves the LanguageValerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada at Reno, and she is the author of the book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe2023-05-2032 min
Modern Wisdom#630 - Valerie Fridland - Why Is Everyone Saying ‘Like’ and ‘Um’ All The Time?Valerie Fridland is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author.On average we say around 5,000 words every day. But how often have you assessed why you communicate the way you do, or where the words you're using came from? This is where the fascinating field of sociolinguistics comes in, exploring the history of our speech patterns and words' origins to help us develop new and better ways to communicate.Expect to learn why languages evolved to be so complex, how to stop saying ‘like’ so much, how socia...2023-05-201h 11
The Leadership PodcastTLP359: Language as a Window into the Mind with Valerie FridlandLinguistics professor, Valerie Fridland, explores the evolution of language and offers insights on how we can use it more effectively in the workplace. From the use of filled pauses and uptalk to the gender-based biases that affect language perception, Valerie provides a fascinating look at the role of language in our lives. Also discussed are the benefits of embracing language evolution, and how it can improve communication and connection in our personal and professional lives. Key Takeaways [01:11] Valerie Fridland, a linguistics professor and author of "Like, literally, Dude: Arguing For Good In Bad English," challenges the notion of "correct" language a...2023-05-1744 min
Unstandardized EnglishLike, Literally, DudeIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks to author Dr. Valerie Fridland about her recently-released mass-market linguistics book, Like, Literally, Dude, which you can buy here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.Support the show on Patreon here.2023-05-1556 min
The Vocal FriesLike, Literally, DudeSend us a textMegan and Carrie talk with Dr Valerie Fridland about her new book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English, how to pronounce Nevada, and all things language.Charles Boberg's article on 'foreign (a)'Words with no English equivalentsSupport the showContact us: Threads us @vocalfriespod Bluesky us @vocalfriespod.bsky.social Email us at vocalfriespod@gmail.com Thanks for listening and keep calm and fry on2023-05-151h 01
Daily Dodge Exclusive AudioLike, Literally, Dude!Um, Ah, Well...I Dunno, Like, Somethin' about Dude? Language shares meaning, codes, about who we are, where we come from, and how we see the world. But every Language likes to strip off the Tuxedo and relax for a while, and that informality is just as important to understanding a Language as the formal Expression. Valerie Fridland joins us to discuss Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.
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Success Story with Scott D. ClaryValerie Fridland - Professor, Sociolinguist, and Author | Language and the Good in Bad English➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestValerie Fridland is a Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, with a distinguished career in linguistics and phonetics. Her research interests include sociophonetics, language variation and change, and regional dialectology. She has contributed significantly to the field of linguistics through her publications in prestigious journals such as Journal of Phonetics, Language Variation and Change, and American Speech. Valerie is also the lead editor of Speech in the Western States Volumes I, II and III, which are widely regarded as authorit...2023-05-051h 26
How to English TEFL PodcastS04E08. Fillers and Discourse Markers with Valerie (transcribed) VIDEODo you use filler words and discourse markers? Do you teach and learn them in your classroom? This is Gav & Em's discussion topic today. Featuring a very special guest, Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist studying the interactions between language and society and the author of the hilarious and educational book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English (Viking). In today's show, Valerie explains the uses of one of the most common filler words, like. We hope you, like, enjoy the show, Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p4KnOH8DHdB Buy Gav & Em a coffe...2023-05-0536 min
Talk LouisianaFred Dent, Scott Wilfong, Valerie FridlandCFA of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent gives insight into the debt ceiling, effects on the the markets, and the state of stocks in comparison to last year. ABC board member Scott Wilfong discusses the future of Tiger Land bar "Reggie's" amid LSU student Madison Brooks death. Professor at University of Nevada, Reno and author Valerie Fridland talks her latest work "Like, Literally, Dude."2023-05-0244 min
Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John BarrowsValerie Fridland: Like, Literally, DudeValerie Fridland is a professor at the University of Nevada at Reno, and she earned a PhD in the interesting and important field of sociolinguistics. She recently authored “Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing the Good for Bad English,” a book that examines the relationship between language and society. In today’s episode, John and Valerie explore the impact of language on our everyday lives and discuss how society forms preconceptions about people based on their language. They also dive into some of the linguistic techniques that sales professionals can use to speak with power and purpose.Are you lookin...2023-05-011h 01
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeDude! Valerie Fridland on Like The Power of LanguageThis week I was delighted to welcome Valerie Fridland to the show for a really fun conversation about her latest book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. By exploring the dark corners every English teacher has taught us to avoid, Like, Literally, Dude redeems our most pilloried linguistic quirks, arguing that they are fundamental to our social, professional, and romantic success—perhaps even more so than our clothing or our resumes. It explains how filled pauses benefit both speakers and listeners; how the use of “dude” can help people bond across social divides; why we’re alway...2023-04-3053 min
WBZ Book ClubLike, Literally, Dude, by Valerie FridlandArguing for the Good in Bad English.2023-04-2801 min
Vulgar HistoryAuthor Interview: Valerie Fridland (Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English)This week we're talking about the history of language with Dr. Valerie Fridland, author of the new book Like Literally Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. Valerie has a PhD in linguistics and is a Professor and former Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Nevada in Reno. Learn more about Valerie and her book here Click to buy a copy on Bookshop.org --Tits Oit For Trans Rights http://vulgarhistory.com/donate--Support Vulgar History on Pat...2023-04-281h 11
Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcastA Defense of "Bad" English: Interview with Valerie FridlandInstead of criticizing deviations from Standard English as "wrong," what if we celebrated them as expressive lingusitic innovations? In this conversation with Valerie, we take a look at some of the quirky features of English that our language teachers taught us to avoid, and in true Words for Granted fashion, we attempt to understand how and why they emerged. To buy Valerie's new book, "Like Literally, Dude," click here.2023-04-2750 min
The John Fugelsang PodcastGlidin' with BidenThis time John chats about President Biden's announcement that he will run for a second term. Then he discusses abortion as a campaign issue and ponders who else might run in 2024. He takes calls from Danny in Arizona and Alan in L.A. on who will run and what will happen in this next election. Then he interviews professor, sociolinguist, and author Valerie Fridland to talk about her new book “LIKE, LITERALLY, DUDE: Arguing for the Good in Bad English”. Next he welcomes back Dr. Tracy Pearson to debate about the Supreme Court, Trump's Court cases, and the firing of T...2023-04-261h 13
Smart People Podcast429 – The Surprising Benefits of ‘Bad’ English: Lessons from Linguistics Expert Valerie Fridland
Valerie Fridland, author of, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English
Have you ever been criticized for the way you speak? If you have, you’re not alone. As human beings, our need to communicate is inherent, but linguistic standards are often indoctrinated in us early on, leading to a perception of slang and informal language as being incorrect. In our latest episode, we explore the true nature of language and its function beyond correctness.
We discuss how language is an accident of socio-historical-political factors and how there is nothing intrinsically wrong with slang or...2023-04-251h 06
Smart People PodcastThe Surprising Benefits of 'Bad' English: Lessons from Linguistics Expert Valerie FridlandHave you ever been criticized for the way you speak? If you have, you're not alone. As human beings, our need to communicate is inherent, but linguistic standards are often indoctrinated in us early on, leading to a perception of slang and informal language as being incorrect. In our latest episode, we explore the true nature of language and its function beyond correctness.We discuss how language is an accident of socio-historical-political factors and how there is nothing intrinsically wrong with slang or informal language. In fact, they serve a purpose, and embracing them can lead to...2023-04-251h 10
Entrepreneur Network PodcastWhy, Like, It's Good to Use Words Like "Like"Our speech is full of likes, ums, and you knows, and that's not a bad thing. Sociolinguist Valerie Fridland, author of the new book "Like, Literally, Dude" explains the critical purpose these phrases play in our speech, and why you should embrace them.2023-04-2431 min
The Michael Shermer Show342. Valerie Fridland — Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad EnglishParanoid about the “ums” and “uhs” that pepper your presentations? Bewildered by “hella” or the meteoric rise of “so”? Can the word “dude” help people bond across social divides? Why are we always trying to make our intensifiers ever more intense? Are these language tics, habits, and developments in our speech a sign of cultural and linguistic degeneration? Fridland weaves together history, psychology, science, and laugh-out-loud anecdotes to explain why we speak the way we do today, and how that impacts what our kids may be saying tomorrow. Shermer and Fridland discuss: Okay, Boomer language • accents • ChatGPT • gender pronouns • gender d...2023-04-222h 02
The GistDo You, Uh Like, LIKE Like, Or Like, Just Like "Like"?Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English is the new book from Valerie Fridland, professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada Reno. And Mike is all like, "No Way!" and Prof Fridland goes, "No, yeah!" Plus, a SpaceX rocket is destroyed ... sorry, it experienced "rapid unscheduled disassembly." And closing the barn door after the chicken's been singed.Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.comTo advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGistSubscribe...2023-04-2139 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerValerie Fridland, Derek Flanzraich, Art Gilliland[0:00] Valerie FridlandValerie is a linguistics professor in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She writes a popular language blog on Psychology Today called "Language in the Wild," and is also a professor for The Great Courses series. An expert on the relationship between language and society, her work has appeared in numerous academic journals and she is co-author of the book Sociophonetics.[16:15] Derek FlanzraichDerek is an entrepreneur who founded Greatist, the first consumer-facing health brand for this generation, with a mission to make healthy living cool. With experience...2023-04-2046 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherDr. Valerie Fridland — The Good Side of Bad LanguageHow can bad language enhance the way you connect with others? There is power in language. As a leader, the way you articulate your company’s value and vision matters. There is power in using language intentionally and connecting with others with the words you use. Professor Valerie Fridland is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics, with a specialization in Sociolinguistics, from Michigan State University. As a sociolinguist, Professor Fridland’s main focus is on varieties of American English. The goal of her research is to...2023-04-1947 minGuy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleValerie Fridland: The Amazing and Um, Complex World of LinguisticsHave you ever thought about how language shapes our world? Linguistics expert Valerie Fridland breaks down the complexities of language and reveals how it reflects our identity and culture. Listen to her insights on Remarkable People podcast now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-191h 33
The Level Up English Podcast#216 Is it bad to UM and AH? - Valerie FridlandDr. Valerie Fridland is a professor, sociolinguist, author, and public speaker. Her recent book is: Like, Literally, Dude. Arguing for the Good in Bad English.She joins me on the podcast today for a fascinating discussion about aspects of English we often consider to be bad, such as UM and AH. We also talk about the use of "like" and other language features like Vocal Fry. Valerie also helps me feel more comfortable with my use of UM and AH in speech as they actually have special mea...2023-04-1947 min
Speaking of LanguageS11E11 - Valerie Fridland - When “Bad” Language Makes us Better CommunicatorsDr. Valerie Fridland, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno, discusses her new book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. Dr. Fridland demonstrates the deep cultural and historical significance of speech patterns that are initially resisted before becoming widely accepted.
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Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsLike, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English Audiobook by Valerie FridlandListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 617644
Title: Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English
Author: Valerie Fridland
Narrator: Andrew Eiden, Christopher Ryan Grant, Eileen Stevens, Ellen Archer, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Keylor Leigh, Nicky Endres, Valerie Fridland
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8:10:39
Language: English
Release date: 04-18-23
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science, Language Instruction, Language Arts
Summary:
'With easygoing authority... [Fridland] offers context, and a welcoming spirit, to the many contentious realignments in our language.'—The Wall Street Journal
“Smart and funny—I loved it!' —Mignon Fogarty, author of New York Tim...2023-04-198h 10
Just One Question: Public Speaking PodcastE53 Season 2 of JOQ: Nick talks to professor of linguistics and and author Dr. Valerie Fridland.Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics and author of Like, Literally Dude: arguing for the good in bad English, which just published this week.2023-04-1816 min