The Beatles' English: Recent Episodes

Tim Lemire

Writer and editor Tim Lemire explores concepts in the English language using song lyrics by The Beatles

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Have I got a preposition for you! Let’s follow Paul on his trip down Memory Lane.

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A close look at some of the peculiarities of the English that The Beatles speak

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Learning about language from a George Harrison song? Sweet!

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Our continuing exploration of the lyrics and language of “Penny Lane”

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Making sense of the lyrics and language of “I Am the Walrus”

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Well, you know … some loaded language in this Lennon number

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Interjections and initialisms, courtesy of a parody song from Paul

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Language lessons from the All-American Bullet-Headed Saxon Mother’s Son

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A family drama in song affords insights into language and grammar.

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A circus poster (with some interesting language) inspires John Lennon.

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There are enough of these Americanisms about! Can’t it be “Yes, Yes, Yes”?

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What can The Beatles’ first single teach us about the English language?

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Unpacking the language of a Lennon classic

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The pun behind the parody

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ZAP!! Explore the language of The Beatles on safari.

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A splendid time is guaranteed for all

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Getting to Yes with "She Loves You"

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What can The Beatles' debut single teach us about English? Quite a lot!

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I'm excited to tell you about a new podcast about two of my favorite things: the Fab Four and the English language!