How are linguistics and economics related?
Here are some questions to think about while watching:
This is an interesting talk we’ll discuss in our classes next week.
Here’s the best way to watch:
1) First, watch the whole video without subtitles (practice your listening!). Try to answer the questions below. It’s okay to watch a little bit one day, then more the next, etc.
2) use the transcript to answer the questions and clarify your understanding
3) watch the talk with subtitles to see how well you’ve understood.
Ready? Here’s the talk:
Here are some questions to think about while watching:
What is the difference between a futured language and a futureless language? (3:26)
Is English a futured or futureless language? (5:00)
Where did Chen get the information for his research? (7:00)
What other differences do we see besides savings? (10:26)
What is the main idea of Chen’s talk?
What is your opinion? Are you convinced?
Have fun!
