Language

Linguist Geoff Nunberg wonders if the English language could do with fewer adverbs.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg responds to listeners comments about his anachronism piece a few weeks ago and the popular use of the word –gay— referring to homosexuals.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg talks about the word "literally".

Linguist Geoff Nunberg talks about linguistic anachronysms.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg examines the origins of the word "apology."

Linguist Geoff Nunberg talks about the use of the term Lucubrate.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the word like.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers how the September 11th attacks and the aftermath have affected the way we talk.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the word literacy.

Language commentator Geoff Nunberg considers the realm of legal-speak in light of all the court action surrounding the presidential election.