The Evolution of Language: Talking about Professions

Did you know that the preferred term for policeman is police officer? A postman is now a mail carrier, and a stewardess is a flight attendant. If a fireman is now a firefighter, is a fisherman a fisherfighter? Join Britta and Johnson in the second episode on our series on the evolution of English. They discuss the naming of professions through the ages, and how the names for different jobs are evolving as the workforce changes and becomes more inclusive. This week, our guest host is Johnson B...

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Are you learning a second (or third!) language? Are you passionate about languages? Join us on Les Bons Mots to talk about language learning! Our hosts are language teachers who are here to help you and answer your questions. Each week, we will discuss a different aspect of learning a language and give you some tips for improvement. Whether you’re learning English or any other language, Les Bons Mots is for you! Les Bons Mots is produced by ACA, a language training school based in Quebec, Canada. Your host, Britta has been working with ACA since 2018. She holds a Master’s degree in Adult Education from UBC and a TESL Canada Teacher Training Certificate. Her business background and education helps her to deliver relevant and engaging language classes to a diverse group of professional clients using a curriculum that is appropriate to their context.