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Lexicon Valley

One Tongue to Rule Them All

The tantalizing prospect of a universal language.

By John H. McWhorter
May 29, 20189:54 AM
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Listen to Lexicon Valley Episode No. 136:

John McWhorter on the tantalizing prospect of a universal language.

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Podcast production by Mike Vuolo.

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