In this episode, we explore Cognitive Linguistics, a powerful approach that views language not as an autonomous system of rules, but as a window into human cognition. Cognitive Linguistics connects linguistics with cognitive science, psychology, and the study of the human mind, asking one fundamental question: how does language reflect the way we think?We break down key ideas, including:Prototype Theory — why categories are not binary but have graded best examplesFrame Semantics — how words activate entire mental structuresCognitive Grammar — language as conceptualisationConceptual Metaphor Theory — how thought itself is structured metaphoricallyConceptual Blending — how the mind combines concepts to generate meaningYou’ll also learn how CL has influenced areas such as language teaching, translation, literary interpretation, worldview analysis, and even modern AI language models.This episode is especially valuable for:✔ Linguistics students✔ BA/MA English learners✔ UGC-NET English aspirants✔ Educators and researchers✔ Anyone curious about how the brain processes languageJoin me as we uncover how language reflects the workings of the human mind — and how understanding these cognitive mechanisms can deepen our mastery of communication, meaning, and interpretation.

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