What is politically correct language? How should we teach and learn it? The topic this week for Gav & Em is words and expressions that could be offensive. When you're done listening we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Ableist language and alternatives: https://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html Appropriate terms for people with disabilities: http://nda.ie/Publications/Attitudes/Appropriate-Terms-to-Use-about-Disability/ Offensive language to avoid: https://www.rd.com/list/words-with-offensive-origins/ Varieties of English, Cutting Edge, New Edition, Advanced, Pearson, Unit 1, page 15