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Word of Mouth

The Art of Inventing Languages

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Jul 2021, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Jul 2021, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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How does one go about inventing a language?

David J. Peterson is the creator of the Dothraki and Valyrian languages for fantasy series Game of Thrones, as well as many others. He joins Michael Rosen for a playful discussion about all things conlang, and Michael tries his luck at inventing a new language for bacteria.

Produced by Eliza Lomas for BBC Audio in Bristol. Show less

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Word of Mouth

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