E12: The Beatles' English

A close look at some of the peculiarities of the English that The Beatles speak

E11: Savoy Truffle

Learning about language from a George Harrison song? Sweet!

E7: You Say You Want a Revolution?

Well, you know … some loaded language in this Lennon number

E6: Back in the USSR

Interjections and initialisms, courtesy of a parody song from Paul

E5: Hey! Bungalow Bill!

Language lessons from the All-American Bullet-Headed Saxon Mother’s Son

E4: She's Leaving Home

A family drama in song affords insights into language and grammar.

E3: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!

A circus poster (with some interesting language) inspires John Lennon.

E2: Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

There are enough of these Americanisms about! Can’t it be “Yes, Yes, Yes”?

E1: Love Me, Do!

What can The Beatles’ first single teach us about the English language?