









Linguistics professor Valerie Fridland and Stanford communication expert Matt Abrahams unpack why we talk the way we do. Expect science, humor, and surprising insights about how accents shape identity and belonging.
Science talk
Linguistics & accents
Author event
Humor & insight
Tips
📚based on her book "Why We Talk Funny"
🎙️Matt Abrahams hosts "Think Fast, Talk Smart"
♿email for ADA accommodations one week ahead
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 PM
Valerie Fridland with Matt Abrahams
August 4 at 6:30pm
Menlo Park










Linguistics professor Valerie Fridland and Stanford communication expert Matt Abrahams unpack why we talk the way we do. Expect science, humor, and surprising insights about how accents shape identity and belonging.
Science talk
Linguistics & accents
Author event
Humor & insight
Tips
📚based on her book "Why We Talk Funny"
🎙️Matt Abrahams hosts "Think Fast, Talk Smart"
♿email for ADA accommodations one week ahead
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 PM
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