ENGLISH MOJO - Words and Power ENGLISH MOJO - Words and Power
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with Joseph JK
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How to Learn New Words
How can you learn new words? How are neologisms created? What are the origins of new word lists?
English Mojo presents some of the recent additions to dictionaries, along with tips for increasing your vocabulary. -
How to Tell a Story
What are the secrets of telling a humorous or comedy story? Are they timeless, or do they change from generation to generation?
English Mojo checks in with a master humorist on storytelling techniques. -
Perils of Japanese English
Why does this country so far from the origins of a language embrace it? What obstacles arise between a visual Asian language and a phonetic European one? How far does the Japanese version of English go?
English Mojo explores the often bewildering world of Japanese English. -
The Three Words of War
How does a blood and guts conflict turn into a word war in Washington? What was behind the sidestepping by politicos as soldiers moved toward the front?
English Mojo examines the depth of a momentous phraseology battle. -
The Perils of Apologizing
Why do Japanese fear saying sorry in the US? How can apologies can make things worse? What are the elements of actual apologies?
English Mojo examines the current state of apologizing.