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Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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Four Thought: Series 2

Four Thought: Series 2: Episode 12: Matthew Engel: An Invasion of Americanisms

Matthew Engel: An Invasion of Americanisms

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Episode 12: Matthew Engel: An Invasion of Americanisms

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Matthew Engel warns of a new threat to the English language from Americanisms.

Matthew Engel explains why, as a former Washington correspondent, he thinks the growth of Americanisms is now a serious problem for the English language.

Matthew Engel charts the growth of Americanisms in the English language and explains why, as a former Washington correspondent, he thinks this is now a serious problem.
 
Four Thought is a series of talks which combine thought provoking ideas and engaging storytelling. 

Recorded live in front of an audience at the RSA in London, speakers take to the stage to air their latest thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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