Language and Rhythm - University of Cambridge

A podcast about the power of rhythm in language, from the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. Supported by the British Academy and the Schröder Fund, University of Cambridge.

Watch the accompanying film, "Language and Rhythm": https://www.youtube.com/@mmllcambridge

For more information about languages in Cambridge: mmll.cam.ac.uk

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Episodes

Chapter 3 - Rhythm and Poetry

Thanks to the British Academy and to the Schröder Fund, University of Cambridge, for the financial support which made the podcast possible. In this episode, we think about the relationship between poetic rhythm and movement. To test Tim’s theory that rhythm can convey the movement of rowing a boat, Hannah tries being the cox for a rowing team! Presented by Hannah Morrison, produced by Carl Homer for Cambridge TV. Linguists: Dr Charlotte Lee and Dr Timothy Chesters from the Faculty of Modern and ...

Mar 21, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Chapter 2 - Rhythm and the Social

Thanks to the British Academy and to the Schröder Fund, University of Cambridge, for the financial support which made the podcast possible. In this episode, we look at how patterns make us engage with our environment and how it applies to language. Rhythmic patterns can convey a lot of meaning – and breaking the pattern can be as pleasurable as following it. We try out some limericks and by using examples in other languages, we hear how the rhythm can create meaning, even when we don’t understan...

Mar 21, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Chapter 1 - Rhythm and Language

Thanks to the British Academy and to the Schröder Fund, University of Cambridge, for the financial support which made the podcast possible. In this episode, we explore the power of rhythmic language to stick on our minds and how, as children, rhythm helps us learn to speak. Presented by Hannah Morrison, produced by Carl Homer for Cambridge TV. Linguists: Dr Charlotte Lee and Dr Timothy Chesters from the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge Guests: Dr ...

Mar 21, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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