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Grammar Lab is the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of the English language, making grammar accessible and fun for everyone. Our grammar, style, punctuation, and usage tips will make you a more effective communicator and feed your love of language.
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Red Pen: A Grammar Podcast

Columbia Journalism Review

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Welcome to the weird, wild, scintillatingly stylish, and syntactically sound world of RED PEN—the grammar podcast that won't put you to sleep.Brought to you by the Columbia Journalism Review and hosted by old buds Ryan Davis and Mike Laws, RED PEN plucks examples from the news (as well as from novels, music, movies—wherever!) to answer all those questions you were too afraid to ask in English class.Digressions may include: Green Day's early work, the oppressive atmosphere of latter-day Batma ...
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What this podcast is *not*: a rule guide on proper punctuation. We'll only conjure the ghost of grammar in order to put it to rest. What this podcast *is*: a journey through the weird behaviour of punctuation in the wild. Be prepared to amble on the placid path of the comma, get lost on the winding road of brackets, and arrive at the well-deserved rest of the full stop. Along the way, we'll explore the past & future of punctuation, why a comma sparked the Russian Revolution, how to earn mill ...
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Code Rush

Jay George, Rob de Kort

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A regular podcast about the challenges of front-end design & development in a fast-moving industry, with Jay George and Rob de Kort. We chat about industry news, workflow, favourite software, and everything else related to designing and developing websites.
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TBTL is a daily show hosted by two longtime friends goofing their way through the world the best they can. Join Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh as they cover the most important topics of the day, from 25 year-old film reviews to whether or not Andrew’s neighbors are secretly using his garbage bins.
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Welcome to Crown Ministries, the place where everybody is somebody, and Jesus Christ is all. Our mission is to foster a transformational atmosphere, where people can worship freely, feel loved, and find a sense of family. We pray, as you listen to our podcast, you will leave feeling encouraged, challenged and renewed. Listen to our sermons anytime, anywhere and share this podcast with a friend or loved one. We crown you!
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Sales, marketing, breaking the rules, life lessons, and poetry inspired by me making mistakes and living abroad, but not in that order Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salesandstanzas/support
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A group of friends talking about the world from a guy's perspective. Variety of topics are covered here and come join us for the ride! (Part of the Mania Empire.)
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WKSU is looking for the answers to the questions you have about Ohio in a project we call OH Really? It's an initiative that makes you part of the news gathering process.
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Mada Fyah

Breadfruit Productions

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The climate crisis has arrived on Belize’s shores and will require collective effort to create a just, liveable future. On Mada Fyah, join André Habet as he talks to guests who share their insights on the state of Belize’s environment.
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Scribendi provides helpful and comprehensive tips to help you improve your grammar and your writing today. Whether you need help with punctuation, spelling, grammar, style, or tone, Scribendi will give you everything you need to improve your writing.
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Two middle aged men rambling, discussing & ranting on about whatever we fancy. Topics include: football, food, colours, life itself. Cover art photo provided by Gonzalo Remy on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@gonzaloremy
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Chai Podcast

Sharon Shimonova

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While shedding light on the unique Bukharian cultural epicenter in Queens, NY, Chai Podcast hopes to promote inclusivity within the Bukharian community. Growing up in New York as a first generation American born Bukharian Jew can be jarring, and at times it seems impossible to love and cherish our cultural identity without agreeing with the more antiquated and fundamentalist standards that the Bukharian community reflects. Chai intends to make that thought seem less impossible for future gen ...
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The Ambitions Podcast

Ambitions Personnel

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The Ambitions Podcast is series of frank and fun discussions about the world of recruitment. Members of the Ambitions Personnel team and guests explore a range of subjects from the latest changes in the recruitment industry to tips on how to retain and train staff.
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The Electric Company Podcast SmashUps are a series of portable shorts available for free. Series favorites like "Silent E is a Ninja" and "Bossy R" are mixed with pieces starring celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Kyle Massey and Wyclef Jean. Sign up to get these automatically plugged into your computer, video iPod, or other media player and easily turn any moment into a fun learning moment. These Podcast SmashUps build on our online SmashUp tool, where kids can create their very own SmashUps us ...
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IELTS Tutorials

IELTS Tutorials

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IELTS Tutorials - an Online IELTS Test Preparation Portal will help you ace the IELTS Exam. Find proven tips and strategies to practice, attempt free IELTS practice tests & get them evaluated from experts to improve your performance and achieve the desired IELTS Results. Learn about IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking modules in depth. Join our Online IELTS Coaching Service to take advantage of a flexible and visual learning experience. Make the most out of our Writing Correction ...
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Listenwise News Bites is a current events podcast for young listeners featuring fun, interesting, relevant news stories that keep kids engaged, informed, and entertained. Veteran public radio journalist Monica Brady-Myerov poses thought-provoking questions following each news story that listeners can ponder or discuss with family members, teachers, or classmates. News Bites is produced by Listenwise, an award-winning learning platform using podcasts to improve students’ listening and literac ...
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A book on improving eloquence, proficiency and grammar in everyday communication. ‘How to Speak and Write Correctly’ is not a manual of the styles to use in speaking and writing, nor is it a manual for grammar. It is a simple, useful book for helping ordinary people in effective communication. It lays down and explains broad rules of communication, further giving useful tips for effective communication. The book also lists common mistakes in communication and offers suggestions on how best t ...
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Welcome to the official podcast of Crown Ministries International. We pray as you listen, that you are encouraged, edified and uplifted. Speaker: MIT Justin Parr Sermon: "Praise That Punctuates" Scripture: Acts 13: 22-23, Psalm 34:1-10 Date: February 18, 2024 If you loved what you’ve heard, and want to sow into Crown Ministries so we can continue b…
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How to crack the attention economy? Coldcock your readers. Questions/comments/ideas/snark go in the comments. We love you. Thing 1: Ryan Davis Thing 2: Mike Laws Producer: Amanda Darrach Find all your favorite Red Pen songs over on the Red Pen Official Playlist. To use Red Pen chapters, swipe up on the Now Playing screen or click the top-right-corn…
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991. This week, we trace the origin and meaning of the word "dog," from its mysterious beginning to its current use in phrases like "hot dog" and "hair of the dog." Then we go through the "audience of one" concept, which involves tailoring content to a single, imagined recipient; and we look at how this approach can make your writing more understan…
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Title: Irregardless: Understanding Its Usage and Controversy Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we unravel the threads of the English language to help you weave more effective communication. Each episode, we explore the fascinating intricacies of grammar and usage to make you a more confident speaker and writer. Today, we're stepping into a linguistic q…
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990. Have you ever wondered why English doesn't have gender like Spanish and French? Which languages are the hardest to learn (and why)? And why a Q is always followed by a U? We have the answers to those questions and more this week from Paul Anthony Jones, author of "Why is this a question?" | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjon…
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Title: Who vs. That: Referring to People vs. Things Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we make grammar fun, accessible, and relevant. I’m Abby, and as always, I'm here to help you navigate the nuances of the English language. And I’m Jack, helping you dissect sentences and clarify communication with ease. Today, we’re delving into a common conundrum: wh…
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It has been a while. When we recorded this episode a while ago after a few drinks, and apparently it took Jay time to recover the edit. But here we are, with more profanity than usual. Sorry, not sorry. Jay spent a lot of money on hardware and a domain. We share what we've been working on, cover a lot of news and vacuum Jay's tiny London apartment.…
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Title: Unthaw vs. "Thaw": Understanding the Redundancy Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we explore the intricacies of the English language to make you a more effective communicator. I'm Abby, your guide through the linguistic puzzles that perplex even native speakers. Have you ever pulled a steak out of the freezer and said, "I need to unthaw this for…
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989. What is a word? Does "that's" count as one word or two? In this excerpt from Paul Anthony Jones' new book "Why Is This a Question," we look at how things like plurals, compound words, and contractions make defining the word "word" a tricky exercise. | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjones.com/ | Edited transcript with links: …
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Title: Sneaked vs. "Snuck": Which is Acceptable?” speaker1: Hello, dear listeners, and welcome to another episode of Grammar Lab, your friendly, informative guide to the quirks and quandaries of the English language. Every week, we dissect the dos and don'ts to help you navigate the world of grammar with more confidence! speaker2: Today, we're delv…
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Title: Raise vs. "Rise": Transitive vs. Intransitive speaker1: Hello, language enthusiasts, and welcome back to Grammar Lab, where we distill the complexities of the English language into easy sips of knowledge. I'm your host for today, ready to guide you through another fascinating exploration of grammar. speaker2: And I'm your co-host, here to he…
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Title: Nauseous vs. "Nauseated": Who is Feeling Sick? Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we untangle common language mix-ups and help you communicate with clarity. I’m Abby, and each episode we explore the wild and wonderful world of words to help you perfect your English usage. Hello, listeners! I’m Jack. Today, we're diving into a pesky pair of words …
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This podcast covers episodes 11,270 to 11,275. Abi’s life is turned upside down again when she learns of a TV documentary about Seb’s killer’s life behind bars as a football coach. When Maria notices £10,000 has disappeared from their bank account, Gary has to lie to cover his tracks. Bernie puts two and two together when she sees Christopher Green…
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Title: Imply vs. "Infer": Sender vs. Receiver” Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we help you navigate the nuances of the English language with ease. In today's experiment, we'll delve into a mix-up that even the most seasoned word scientists can stumble over: the difference between 'imply' and 'infer'. Curious to untangle this linguistic knot? Keep lis…
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Title: Farther vs. "Further": Distance vs. Abstract Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we dissect the intricacies of the English language to help you navigate grammar with ease. Today, we're examining a pair of words that often lead to mix-ups: Farther and Further. Stick around to learn how to use them correctly. If you have questions or themes that you…
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988. Peter Sokolowski, an editor at Merriam-Webster, goes through the fascinating history of the Armed Services Editions, a series of books published during World War II for distribution among the troops. We look at the special problems of wartime publishing, the collaborative efforts among publishers, and the lasting influence of these books on th…
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Title: Envious vs. "Jealous": Understanding the Nuance Hello, word lovers, and welcome to Grammar Lab where we pick apart English language quirks to help you speak and write with confidence. I'm Abby. And I'm Jack, gearing up to unravel a little lexical conundrum that even the savviest wordsmiths can stumble upon. Keep listening to find out whether…
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Title: Disinterested vs. "Uninterested": Clarifying the Difference Welcome to Grammar Lab, the place where we mix chemicals of syntax and stir up the particles of punctuation to help our listeners become grammar gurus in their daily lives. Today, we're delving into a pair of terms that are often swapped but have distinct meanings: disinterested and…
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987. This week, we look at why people sometimes double their subjects, writing sentences such as "John, he bought a car," and when it's OK (and not OK) to do so. Plus, we talk about the medial S, a strange F-like letter that makes an S-sound and shows up in old documents. We look at how it came to be, its role in English typography, and what made i…
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Title: Use of "Whom" in Questions and Statements Hello, and welcome to another intriguing dive into the depths of English at Grammar Lab, where we clarify the complexities and celebrate the subtleties of our language. I'm Abby. And I'm Jack. Have you ever stumbled over whether to use 'who' or 'whom' in a sentence? Stick around because today, we're …
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Title: Advise vs. "Advice": Verb vs. Noun Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we sprinkle a little know-how on your language mysteries. I’m your host, Abby, ready to lead you on another exploration into the intricacies of English usage. Hey everyone, it’s Jack here! Today, we're untangling a commonly confused pair of words: 'advise' and 'advice'. Want to…
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This podcast covers episodes 11,264 to 11,269. It’s Bernie’s turn to reveal she had a secret baby but this one might still be alive and she’s determined to track him down. Steve worries that he’s ruined his chances of romance with Demi by spending a lunchtime date complaining about Tommy O. Toyah continues to dig for information about Rowan and The…
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Title: Choose vs. "Chose": Past and Present Tense Hello, word enthusiasts! Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we break down the complexities of the English language and transform them into simple, digestible bits. Think of us as your friendly guides through the maze of grammar, punctuation, and usage. Today, we're diving deep into a pair of words that m…
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