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Even the most reasonable of us can be selective about when we think reasonably. We may realize that the best thing to do is to take the advice of our doctor when facing a medical issue. When shopping for a new car or appliance we might carefully assess online reviews and weigh our options calmly before making an informed decision. But when it comes to things that feel more fraught, we might throw this approach out the window, dismissing facts and patterns that form a body of evidence, and trust our gut.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

One of the twentieth century's most influential books, this classic work of anthropology offers a groundbreaking exploration of what culture is With The Interpretation of Cultures, the distinguished anthropologist Clifford Geertz developed the concept of thick description, and in so doing, he...

The story of how English became American—and how it became Southern, Bostonian, Californian, African American, Chicano, elite, working-class, urban, rural, and everything in between.

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Job postings for home health aides say applicants need to be “sympathetic” and “caring,” “empathetic” and focused on “families.” It turns out that doesn’t lead very many men to apply.

"Job Disconnect: Male Applicants, Feminine Language" is from the January 16, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Claire Cain Miller and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"For Millions of Immigrants, a Common Language: WhatsApp" is from the December 21, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Farhad Manjoo and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Italy’s Last Bastion of Catalan Language Struggles to Keep It Alive" is from the November 21, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Raphael Minder and narrated by Caroline Miller.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to talk about the evolution of mating language, and how its words have changed over time. I believe that one of the best ways to understand language and its evolution is through dating culture, so I’m looking at words related to how humans date and mate — specifically the experiences that go on within the context of the dating scene. I will break down terms such as “body count,” “ran through” and why I’m arguing they’re a sign of how much society has degraded over time.

Why did once-stone-faced animals evolve to be so emotionally expressive—to be us? The answer, as evolutionary neurobiologist Mark Changizi and mathematician Tim Barber reveal, is that emotional expressions are our first and most important language—one that allows us, as social animals, to engage in highly sophisticated communications and negotiations.

"Create Your Own Language, for Credit" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Ashley Winchester and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

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All they could hear was the wind, and the waves crashing on to the rocks. All they could see was the night. They could not see the ship, broken in two. They could not see the people holding on to the dark wet rock, slowly dying of cold. And they could not hear the cries for help - only the wind. How could they save the people on the rock? Was their wooden boat stronger than the iron ship?

On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In our weekly podcast, we discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. We also feature some English tips for non-native English speakers. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Twitter: www.twitter.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your ...