Lexicon ValleyEnglish Is Practically Naked42211×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -21:40-21:40Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.English Is Practically NakedMost Indo-European languages are decked out with gender and noun endings and other accessories. Some are wearing very little.John McWhorterJul 12, 20244221ShareTranscriptA cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European.Discussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksLexicon ValleyA podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesAsk Not ...?Sep 4, 2025 • Michael Vuolo and Bob GarfieldThe American Accent Came FirstJul 9, 2025 • John McWhorterOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20, 2025 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22, 2025 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11, 2025 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7, 2025 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorter