The Beatles' English

Tim Lemire

Writer and editor Tim Lemire explores concepts in the English language using song lyrics by The Beatles

12 - E9: Around and About Penny Lane (Part 1)

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12 - E9: Around and About Penny Lane (Part 1)
Have I got a preposition for you! Let’s follow Paul on his trip down Memory Lane.
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 18min
11 - E12: The Beatles' English
A close look at some of the peculiarities of the English that The Beatles speak
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 20min
10 - E11: Savoy Truffle
Learning about language from a George Harrison song? Sweet!
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 17min
9 - E10: Around and About Penny Lane (Part 2)
Our continuing exploration of the lyrics and language of “Penny Lane”
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 15min
8 - E8: Goo Goo Ga Joob!
Making sense of the lyrics and language of “I Am the Walrus”
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 19min
7 - E7: You Say You Want a Revolution?
Well, you know … some loaded language in this Lennon number
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 12min
6 - E6: Back in the USSR
Interjections and initialisms, courtesy of a parody song from Paul
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 19min
5 - E5: Hey! Bungalow Bill!
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 20min
4 - E4: She's Leaving Home
A family drama in song affords insights into language and grammar.
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 20min
3 - E3: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!
A circus poster (with some interesting language) inspires John Lennon.
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 20min
2 - E2: Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
There are enough of these Americanisms about! Can’t it be “Yes, Yes, Yes”?
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 19min
1 - E1: Love Me, Do!
What can The Beatles first single teach us about the English language?
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 13min

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