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Stories from other cultures
Michael Rosen hears the traditional stories that are being passed down the generations.

Comparing the way we bring up children and train dogs
Michael Rosen compares the way we bring up children and train dogs.

But I've Got a Degree!
Michael Rosen examines letters we use before and after our names.

20/12/2011
The language of the financial markets. Michael Rosen returns for a new series on words.

Being overheard
Four writers discuss how they are inspired by the words they overhear.

English As a Lingua Franca
What kind of English is being used among non-native speakers?

Counting Word Incidences
Chris Ledgard looks at the ways of counting incidences of words and what that can tell us.

Voice Recognition
Chris Ledgard explores the world of voice recognition.

Talking Newspapers for the Blind
Chris Ledgard discovers the art and science of producing talking newspapers for the blind.

Eisteddfod
Chris Ledgard meets Les Barker, a Mancunian who's fallen in love with the Welsh language.