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#392 | Homes, Homelessness & Evolving English

#392 | Homes, Homelessness & Evolving English

English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English vor 3 Jahren

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As time goes by, language continues to evolve.

In this episode, we explore the question of evolving English, and
the specific question of how we refer to people without a
permanent and stable place to live, as this example highlights
the politicisation of language.

Language's purpose: communicate information between people

Language changes over time, often for political reasons

Referring to people without a permanent home

Difference between "house" and "home"

"Homeless" as the most commonly used term

Push to replace "homeless" with "houseless" or "unhoused"

Critics argue "homeless" implies streets are a legitimate
home

Question of whether it matters to homeless individuals

Homelessness is a complex issue

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available
on the
website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/evolving-english

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