nuance in language

BBC radio has been looking at nuance in a series of programmes:

BBC Radio 4 - The Death of Nuance

The first programme explores how language may actually limit our capacity for nuanced thought - depending on how we choose to use it:

BBC Radio 4 - The Death of Nuance, Twisting My Words

With the last programme looking at how we can get nuance back:

The Death of Nuance - Regaining Nuance - BBC Sounds

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Generally speaking, nuance is key to getting communication right - which can be problematic across different cultures:

The Nuances of Language / Cross-cultural communication can often lead to misinterpretation

Nuance and context in communication. Cultural perspectives in the language of learning. | Julian Stodd's Learning Blog

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Will computer translators get it?

Teaching artificial intelligence the nuance of language | WBEZ Chicago

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And when it comes to English, there's quite a lot of it:

AEE 1180: What Is Nuanced English and Why Should You Use It? | All Ears English Podcast

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There are some good lessons out there:

Improve Your English Vocabulary Naturally and Understand Context, Connotation, and Nuance • English with Kim

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And you might make a better sale:

How understanding the nuances of the English language can improve customer happiness - Nevena's blog.

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See also:

Jay Doubleyou: english is ambiguous

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