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Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

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Word of Mouth: Directions: North South East and West

20/09/2016

Directions: North South East and West

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Directions: North South East and West

Michael Rosen uncovers how people talk and think about directions in different languages.

Michael Rosen and Laura Wright discover how different ways of talking about directions in other languages shows differences in ways of thinking.

Michael Rosen & Laura Wright discover how different ways of talking about directions in other languages show differences in ways of thinking. Professor Lera Boroditsky explains how in some languages, you might be asked to move your chair a bit to the north, or to put the socks in the east drawer... And the past may be conceived of as in front of you, rather than behind. How do the languages we speak shape the ways we think?
Producer Beth O'Dea.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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