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Digital body language – how to communicate better online We need to find new ways of talking to each other “virtually”.

Coinages that changed the world – and some that tried to... Exploring the hidden histories of obscure words, and common buzz phrases.

Ittibitium, borborygmus, and Ba humbugi – 14 wonderful science words you’ve never heard of Michael Rosen puts the language of science under the microscope.

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Keywords for Our Time Series of programmes examining key phrases in public debate.

Smiley face: Seven things you didn't know about emoji Some facts about emoji - possibly the world's first truly global form of communication.

The funny words that kids invent Have a look at some of the fantastic words that children invent and reimagine.

Podcast Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them