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The Subtle Art of Sounding Clever (Or Not)

Cleese, Barker and Corbett - Class

Why do some people sound effortlessly intelligent while others struggle to be taken seriously? This deep dive into Basil Bernstein’s theory of elaborated and restricted code explores class, accents, and the hidden power of language—sprinkled with humour and real-world insights.