Ferdinand de Saussure likened language to a collective treasure that every member of the linguistic community can draw from without its stores diminishing. This idea is quite heartening – almost magical – but it's also ruthlessly oppressive. What do you want first: the good news or the bad news? The story I discuss in this episode is 'A day at the lake'. Check out my free course, Writing through the Lens of Language, designed especially for you. Follow me on Instagram @grammarfordreamers, Facebook www.facebook.com/Grammarfordreamers/ or Twitter @jodieclarkling Subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen. Rate, review, tell your friends!

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