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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2020 · 16 MIN

Why Is English So Hard To Learn?

from Viewpoints Radio · host Ebony McMorris | AURN, Evan Rook, Marty Peterson, Gary Price

We all know the rule: “I before E, except after C,” but it’s not applicable in “weird” or “science” or many other words. The English language has many exceptions to its rules and these irregularities make it a difficult language to learn. Two language experts join Viewpoints this week to share the many frustrations of English and the rules at play today.   Learn more at: viewpointsradio.org/why-is-english-so-hard-to-learn/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all know the rule: “I before E, except after C,” but it’s not applicable in “weird” or “science” or many other words. The English language has many exceptions to its rules and these irregularities make it a difficult language to learn. Two language experts join Viewpoints this week to share the many frustrations of English and the rules at play today.   Learn more at: viewpointsradio.org/why-is-english-so-hard-to-learn/

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