New Orleans: Language and Culture

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American Slang

Anne Haggerson

13 episodes

1 week ago

This show is about the connection between language and culture and about slang. Slang is a type of informal language that is typically spoken in certain areas or by a group of people. Slang is humorous and creative, and it certainly makes speaking English more entertaining. Culture is dynamic. Language is dynamic. The intense interaction between language and culture makes new words emerge in diverse places. We will be careful not to use derogatory language that promulgates structures of oppression. Rather, we will explore the creative dimensions of words and how they are constantly changing.

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New Orleans: Language and Culture

American Slang

35 minutes 59 seconds

2 years ago

New Orleans: Language and Culture

In this episode, we hear about the lively culture in New Orleans, Louisiana from Elena Mutonono.

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In this episode, we hear about the lively culture in New Orleans, Louisiana from Elena Mutonono. Elena goes into the overall vibe of New Orleans and tells us about what it is like to live there. She explains how the city “gets into you” and it is difficult to leave because there are so many advantages to living in such a diverse place in the United States. However, she explains that New Orleans isn’t a typical “American” city and stands out as a more laid-back and creative place. We delve into some of the colonial history, and the French influence that is evident in the architecture, cuisine, language, and street names.

Elena also shares some of the difficult aspects of living in New Orleans like the history of slavery and how plantations are still used for weddings and celebrations and how she copes with all of the hurricanes.

Elena is launching the Smart Teacher’s Library for online teachers who want to work harder, not smarter, and you can ⁠find read about it here⁠.

Find out more about Elena Mutonono's podcast, blog, YouTube channel and amazing courses on her website: https://www.elenamutonono.com/