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Description<\/h2>\n

Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage is a course on common misconceptions about English grammar, speech, and writing published by The Great Courses Plus online academy. It challenges common misconceptions about English grammar, speech, and writing by examining what is actually true, what is conventional, and what is just myth. Written by linguist and professor John McWhorter of Columbia University, Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage dispels the cloud of confusion that clings to English, giving you a crystal-clear view of why we use it the way we do and its place in the world\u2019s diverse languages.<\/p>\n

The course examines long-standing myths about language usage, addressing issues such as separate infinitives, ending sentences with prepositions, and the supposed decline of the English language. This course shows how language naturally evolves and how many so-called \u201crules\u201d are based on outdated or erroneous beliefs. Learners gain a deeper understanding of linguistic diversity, descriptive versus prescriptive grammar, and how real-world usage often defies rigid norms. This course encourages critical thinking about the authority of language and shows that effective communication depends more on clarity and context than on following arbitrary traditional rules. After completing these 24 lectures, you will be thinking about how you use English in new ways and enjoying speaking such a uniquely English language.<\/p>\n

What you will learn in Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage:<\/h3>\n