AEE Podcast 1625: California English with Grant Barrett from A Way with Words

The video discusses the unique aspects of California English, including regional differences, vowel changes, and slang terms like 'dude' and 'hella'. It highlights the influence of Spanish on place names and the cultural divide between Northern and Southern California. The video also provides insights into the pronunciation of place names and the importance of using local terms to avoid being seen as an outsider. The discussion concludes with information about the 'A Way with Words' podcast.

What is a unique feature of Southern California's climate?

• Tropical storms

• Mediterranean style weather

• Arctic winds

• Desert heat year-round

What is a common activity mentioned that you can do in San Diego County?

• Sailing

• Surfing

• Mountain climbing

• Ice fishing

What is a key characteristic of California English?

• It has a long history of development

• It is influenced by both English and Spanish speakers

• It is identical to British English

• It has no regional variations

What is the term used to describe the merging of the words 'cot' and 'caught' in California?

• Dialect blending

• Cot-caught merger

• Consonant merger

• Vowel shift

What is the linguistic term for the change in vowel sounds over time?

• Vowel shift

• Consonant change

• Accent alteration

• Phonetic drift

How might the name 'Vista' be pronounced in California?

• Visto

• Vista

• Vistay

• Vistah

What is a common nickname for San Francisco that locals avoid using?

• SF

• Bay Area

• The City

• San Fran

What does the word 'hella' emphasize in California English?

• Negativity

• Quantity

• Doubt

• Emphasis

Where did the term 'hella' originate?

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• Berkeley

• Sacramento

What is a similar term to 'hella' used in New England?

• Awesome

• Wicked

• Cool

• Radical