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The Cat’s Pyjamas is a podcast for kids all about language and words. They are short episodes that explore words and how we use them, how our language has changed over time, and how language and literature has influenced our culture.
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15. Mythical Morphemes of Legendary Language 🔱🌋
11:36||Ep. 15Have you ever wondered why we use words like “herculean” to describe something really hard or “narcissist” for someone overly self-focused? This episode is about the influence of ancient myths and ledges on the everyday English language. Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website and get in contact!
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14. Unwrapping the Language of Christmas 🎄🎅
08:04||Ep. 14This episode dives into the festive expressions we hear during the holiday season. It unpacks their origins and meanings, showing how these phrases capture the joy, generosity, and traditions of Christmas. Perfect for kids, it’s a fun way to learn about the language that makes Christmas so special.Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website and get in contact!13. Fairy Tale Phrases: Once Upon a Word
12:10||Ep. 1312. Tu Es Le Pyjama Des Chats 🐈🇫🇷
09:38||Ep. 12Huh? Has the Cat’s Pyjamas lost its mind? Nope, we’re just looking into all of the French words adopted into the English language and thought that might be a cool title for this episode! Make sure you listen so you can find out what it means!Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website and get in contact!📖FOLLOW ME HERE! 👉🏽 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thedictionfairy_au 👉🏽 Instagram - https//instagram.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Facebook - https://facebook.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Website - https://www.dictionfairy.com.au 📖 Like what you see? Support me here! 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thecatspyjamas#kidsstory #kidspodcast #podcast #childrensstorytime #childrensstory #childrenspodcast #justonemorestory #language #words #etymology #english #catspyjamas11. Is it Octopi or Octopuses? 🐙🐙
08:41||Ep. 11This episode is about the fascinating origins of the word “octopus”, and we aim to finally answer the question, is it octopi or octopuses? Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website and get in contact!📖FOLLOW ME HERE! 👉🏽 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thedictionfairy_au 👉🏽 Instagram - https//instagram.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Facebook - https://facebook.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Website - https://www.dictionfairy.com.au 📖 Like what you see? Support me here! 👉🏽 Patreon - https://patreon.com/DictionFairy https://www.patreon.com/thecatspyjamas#kidsstory #kidspodcast #podcast #childrensstorytime #childrensstory #childrenspodcast #justonemorestory #language #words #etymology #english #catspyjamas10. Between a Rock and a Hard Place
09:08||Ep. 10What does ancient Greek mythology and the movie Finding Nemo have to do with each other? Listen to this episode to find out!Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! 📖FOLLOW ME HERE! 👉🏽 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thedictionfairy_au 👉🏽 Instagram - https//instagram.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Facebook - https://facebook.com/thedictionfairy 📖 Like what you see? Support me here:👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thecatspyjamas9. Fancy A Sandwich? 🥪🥙
06:15||Ep. 9What’s your favourite thing to eat between two bits of bread? Did you know that the most commonly held theory of the origin of the word in this episode is actually not entirely correct? Listen to the episode to find out!Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website and get in contact!📖FOLLOW ME HERE! 👉🏽 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thedictionfairy_au 👉🏽 Instagram - https//instagram.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Facebook - https://facebook.com/thedictionfairy 👉🏽 Website - https://www.dictionfairy.com.au 📖 Like what you see? Support me here! 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thecatspyjamas