E9: Around and About Penny Lane (Part 1)

Have I got a preposition for you! Let’s follow Paul on his trip down Memory Lane.

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!

E10: Around and About Penny Lane (Part 2)

Our continuing exploration of the lyrics and language of “Penny Lane”

E8: Goo Goo Ga Joob!

Making sense of the lyrics and language of “I Am the Walrus”

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.

E1: Love Me, Do!

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