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Collective Nouns – At the Airport

Listen to Dr Paul Doyle explain how collective nouns are used at the airport, and how this may differ from standard English.

Last updated 8 September 2026
ELiS Podcast Grammar Matters Episode 3 cover featuring Paul Doyle, a man in a blue shirt and tie.

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In this episode, Dr Paul Doyle, Deputy Director, Research, talks about the use of collective nouns. 

Grammar Matters is a podcast series which aims to create more awareness of areas of English language use in Singapore that differ from standard English. The series is based on the 'Grammar Matters (opens in new tab)' booklets by SEAMEO RELC.

Episode published on 13 April 2022.