Drift off into the fascinating world of linguistics, the scientific study of language and its structure. From phonetics to syntax, semantics to pragmatics, this episode of the I Can’t Sleep Podcast gently explores how languages evolve, how we acquire them, and the intricate rules that govern communication. Whether you're a word enthusiast or simply looking for a soothing bedtime listen, this episode will lull you into a restful slumber. For more bedtime-friendly content, visit icantsleeppodcast.com. Show Notes:  00:00 - Show intro 00:19 - Linguistics overview 03:15 - Major sub-disciplines 13:33 - Structures 23:38 - Approaches 27:54 - Methodology 35:40 - History Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Wikipedia Attribution: This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Linguistics, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia - Linguistics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices