Geoffrey Nunberg

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg on the oral culture of Somalia.

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg, who is currently living outside of Paris, describes his experience taking his daughter to EuroDisney.

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg defends the use of "you know."

Linguist Geoffrey Linguists considers the use of language in the business world. He says its fractured, list-based nature can be traced back to the ever ubiquitous slide presentation software, where narrative holds little sway.

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg comments on "Estuary English", a new accent in London that combines high and working class modes of speaking.

Language commentator Geoffrey Nunberg on why, even in the digital age, books will never be obsolete.

Language commentator Geoffrey Nunberg reflects on the year 2000, what it used to mean and how it resonates today.

On the occasion of end of the Superman comic, language commentator Geoffrey Nunberg considers the origin of the word "Superman," and how "super" began to be used in other ways.

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg thinks about the many different ways to say "you're fired." (Rerun)

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg considers the difference between the words "force" and "violence."