Kan't Spel

In this episode Kahler and Khan are exploring the puzzling and difficult to master English language!

Things we discussed in this episode

The historical events that make spelling in the English language so difficult.

The history underlying some of the curious conventions in the English language.

why our names of the week are different from the Romance languages' names (or are they??)

About Kahler and Khan

We are Kahler and Khan - your hosts as we explore the historical, scientific, and social roots that underlie the everyday world around us. Even the simplest of things, like the word "Wednesday" have deep roots that lie beneath their seeming mundanity. We believe that exploring and learning about these deeper roots awakens us to the beauty hiding around us and reinforces our common humanity.