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Dive into a world of boundless possibilities with 'A Sip of Inspiration.' Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the minds of extraordinary individuals who are masters of their craft. Uncover the secrets to achieving your loftiest dreams, unlocking the door to financial security, and thriving in a dynamic, ever-evolving world. Our show is your passport to a future brimming with success, guided by the wisdom and stories of our inspiring guests. Get ready to sip on the elixir of k ...
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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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BlueDeck is a weekly podcast featuring an eclectic, uplifting mixture of music from today's most exciting independent artists. Throughout November we'll be releasing a show a day, featuring artist spotlights, interviews and more. Released alongside the regular hour long shows, this feed contains just the daily shows released as part of #NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month).
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1004. The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin
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1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance in promoting equity and respect. We explore the differences between conscious language and political correctness, the evolution of the singular "they," and how to navigate language change. Karen also shares insights on a…
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How to write about zero. Are your emails accidentally rude? PAPST.
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1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the word and sometimes you use the numeral, and it gave rise to a bunch of idioms in the World War II era. Then we turn our attention to email. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings. We explain why and how to avoid them. | Edited transcrip…
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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough
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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…
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Igniting Inspiration with Tom J Bull
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Champagne Connection! In today's episode, "Igniting Inspiration with Tom J Bull," your hosts Tom Bull and Stephanie E Wilson-Coleman, PhD, dive deep into the powerful art of communication and personal growth. Drawing on Stephen Covey's principle of seeking understanding, they shed light on how active listenin…
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The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies
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1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no"). | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.c…
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Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy
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1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first year of the podcast so wild, what I wish I had done differently, what mistakes I still make, how I still find fresh topics after all these years, and the title of my secret dream show (hint: it involves penguins!). It's a celebration of lang…
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The birth of American English. How to recognize a phrasal verb. Cucka-nucka.
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999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Then, we explore phrasal verbs, looking at their grammatical peculiarities and some tips to distinguish them from other types of verbs. The "American English" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguisti…
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Buying your hometown newspaper, with Samantha & Greg Enslen
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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…
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Good Vibration: Healing with Resonance Frequency Therapy with Mark L Fox
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Welcome, listeners, to another enlightening episode of Champagne Connection with your host, Dr. Stephanie Wilson-Coleman. Today's episode, "Good Vibrations: Healing with Resonance Frequency Therapy," features the brilliant Mark L. Fox. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Pulse Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy and its astonishing ben…
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'Which' versus 'that.' Words for walking. Bottleadammit.
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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…
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The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart
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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…
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The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.
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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…
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Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick
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994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation…
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Unlocking Your Ultimate Life with Elizabeth Jane
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Champagne Connection," where we explore ways to unlock your ultimate life. Today, your hosts, Stephanie E Wilson-Coleman, PhD, and Elizabeth Jane, dive deep into a rich discussion filled with personal insights and transformative tools. Elizabeth Jane, our special guest from Sydney, Australia, shares her jour…
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The power of sign language in 'Dune.' The words we use for dad. Chee
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993. This week, we cover the strategic use of sign language by the Bene Gesserit in the 'Dune' movies, including its importance in covert communication. Then, we look at the many words for 'father' and their historical and linguistic significance, from early baby talk to more formal terms for adults. Dune sign language supercut video: https://youtu…
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The crossword craze — now and then — with Ben Zimmer
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992. What began as a simple word game in 1913 sparked a nationwide craze just a decade later, causing a moral panic and changing American publishing forever. This week, Ben Zimmer, a prolific crossword constructor and language commentator, takes us through the crossword puzzle's surprising early history and enduring legacy. He also explores the mod…
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From 'dog' to 'hot dog.' The 'audience of one' trick. More on the long S. Footbridge.
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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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Why is this a question? with Paul Anthony Jones
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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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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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How a special dictionary kept soldiers connected during WWII, with Peter Sokolowski
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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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Grit Unleashed: Unlocking Peak Performance with Lara Jones
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As the renowned Global Grit Girl™, Lara has channeled her deep expertise and research into creating the Global G.R.I.T. System™. This innovative and tailored framework identifies the four pillars and ‘types’ of grit, accompanied by a bespoke adoption process that transforms theory into action, creating a bespoke quadrant for grit. Serving a diverse…
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Why some sentences have double subjects. The story behind the old F-like letter S. Schwen schwen on dill.
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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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Efficiency hacks for writers and editors with Erin Brenner
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986. Erin Brenner, author of "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors," shares time-saving tips including the best practices for using Word, creating macros, and using automation tools like Zapier. You'll also learn about starting and growing a freelance business, including how to figure out what to charge, how to make ends meet at the beginning, a…
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Unlocking Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams with Whitney Alexandra
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Whitney Alexandra is a renowned Performance Coach. With over 20 years of experience, Whitney is revolutionizing how top women entrepreneurs achieve wealth and success. Her insights and strategies will inspire and inform, unlocking a life beyond your wildest dreams. Whitney Alexandra's coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every woman has…
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We found the story behind "whim wham for a mucket"!
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985. This week, we look at the world of whimsical words, including the origins and meanings of terms like "dinkus," "gadzook," "petrichor" and the phrase "whim-wham for a goose's bridle." Plus, I have a quick tip about when to capitalize "mom" and "dad." The "weird words" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publisher fo…
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Words, coffee, and urban planning: Eli Burnstein on the Dictionary of Fine Distinctions
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984. This week, we talk about the subtle differences between words such as "stock" or "broth," "street" or "boulevard," "maze" or "labyrinth" and more with Eli Burnstein, author of "The Dictionary of Fine Distinctions." Confusion about colors got him started on this path, but along the way, he gained insights into language, culture, and the subtle …
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Skunked words. The power of pronouns. Quigleys
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983. This week, we explore "skunked" words — terms going through hotly disputed meaning changes. We look at the debate between prescriptivists who stick to traditional meanings and descriptivists who accept new usages and what you should do with these words in your own writing. Plus, we learn how using "we" versus "I" alters perceptions of leadersh…
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Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen
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982. This week, we delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover the secrets of Old English animal names, from "walking weaver" for spider to the ominous "unland" for a whale's deceptive island. Find Hana Videen at https://OldEnglishWordhord.com/ | Edited transcript with links:…
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When (and How) Should You Cite AI? 'Critters,' 'Varmints,' and Beyond. Choobers.
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981. Major style guides now have advice on when and how you should cite AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. We look at what you need to include in your writing so you're handling this kind of information credibly and professionally. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of animal terminology, including the histories and n…
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Exploring the 'Funnest' Parts of Language with Anne Curzan
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980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Language," and why linguists should take marketing tips from Apple and why Ben Franklin thought the word "colonize" was bad. | Edited transcript with links: https://gramma…
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Empowering BIPOC Women to Take Bold Moves with Ash Wilkerson, Esq
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Meet Asha Wilkerson, a dynamic advocate, educator, and life coach dedicated to empowering BIPOC women on their journey to freedom. Over the years, Asha has leveraged her legal expertise to guide entrepreneurs of color through business formation and legal matters, ensuring their sustained success. Currently, Asha channels her passion into life coach…
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The birth of punctuation: from oral traditions to silent reading. Noun clusters. A wing wang in a mucket.
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979. In the first segment, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins and transformation of punctuation. From the early days when words ran together without spaces, to the introduction of punctuation systems by scholars like Aristophanes, we explore how punctuation has played a pivotal role in shaping written communication. In the second segm…
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How to become a supercommunicator, with Charles Duhigg
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978. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Charles Duhigg, as we talk about mastering the art of communication and his new book, "Supercommunicators." We explore the skills anyone (yes, you!) can learn to become a powerful communicator. Learn about the science behind effective communication, from NASA's emotional intelligen…
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Big changes in Associated Press style. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' finale was catawampus. Bappy
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977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the switch to Merriam-Webster to easing up on the word "unique," we look at what these changes mean for writers and editors. Plus, we explore "catawampus" thanks to its cameo in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. Learn about its quirky orig…
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Pet-Speak: From Meowlogisms to Zoomies. 'Imply' or 'Infer'?
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976. How have our pets influenced the way we use language? This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends. From LOLcats to doggo dialects, discover the linguistic wonders of how we talk about our beloved pets. Plus, don't get tripped up by "imply" versus "infer." In the second s…
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975. This week, I learned all about audiobook narration from David H. Lawrence XVII, who is launching a new program called "Narrate Your Own Book." If you've ever dreamed of being a narrator, this episode is for you! And if you're a self-published author who has always wanted to narrate your own audiobook (or feel like you should), this episode is …
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ted, The Guest Book, and Griselda
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Memory, Aging, and the Lingering 'Anyways'
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974. How does aging affect our ability to understand language? From the challenges of processing complex sentences to the resilience you get from a rich vocabulary, we look at how our language skills change over time. Plus, looking into why people say "anyways" led me to some interesting historical tidbits. The aging segment was written by Valerie …
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A nuclear win at the Oscars. CamelCase. One clo.
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973. "Oppenheimer" leads us to wonder about the "nucular" pronunciation of "nuclear." And why do people have that second capital letter in the middle of MySpace, OutKast, and PowerPoint (and is it grammatically correct)? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/nuclear/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from …
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From grunts to grammar. The Irish 'after doing.' The winning NGD poem!
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972. How did humans evolve from grunting ancestors to masters of language and poetry? This week, we explore fascinating theories on the origins of human language, including the laugh-inducing Bow-Wow and Pooh-Pooh theories. We also delve into Irish-English calques for St. Patrick's Day (and in response to a question from a Grammarpaloozian) and cel…
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971. Linguists have traced modern languages like English and Sanskrit back thousands of years to a single Proto-Indo-European source. This week, we explore their detective work and the debates around the origins of the ancestral tongue. This piece was written by Kurt Kleiner, a freelance science and technology writer living in Toronto. It originall…
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'Addictive' or 'addicting'? Types of nouns. Folley
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970. We answer a listener question about the difference between "addictive" and "addicting," and then we look at how to write compound nouns: did you visit a coffeehouse or a coffee house? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/addictive/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.…
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Tracing the origins of Miami's new English. Why it's not a 'gumballs' machine. Embassy Sweets.
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969. From "wolkenkratzer" in German to "flea market" in English, direct translations called calques show how languages borrow from each other. This week, we look at how these translations are changing English in Miami and Spanish in Louisiana. Plus, we look at the difference between "gumball machine" and "gumballs machine" and how it might explain …
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Taylor Swift Doesn't Need Your Grammatical Approval. In Love. Foil Lump Surprise.
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968. This week, I expand on my comments for the New York Times about Taylor Swift's grammatically sound but apostrophe-free new album title: "The Tortured Poets Department." Plus, we dive deep into the nuances between "loving" someone and being "in love," tracing how the word evolved from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root "leubh" yet still doesn…
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'A' versus 'an.' 'Larruping' rides again. Euonyms. Flavoring.
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967. Should you say "a honor" or "an honor"? It's trickier than you think! We explore why articles depend on sounds and regional variations, the difference between "thee" and "thuh," and your stories about delicious phrasings. | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/a-versus-an/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!)…
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From 'hwhat' to 'what': Tracing a letter's disappearing act. Barkhouse.
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966. We explore the rise and fall of the letter H: Debates over its name ("haitch" or "aitch"?) and why a once-prestigious pronunciation like "hwhat" now seems old-fashioned. The "haitch" segment was written by Kate Burridge, a professor of linguistics at Monash University, and Catherine McBride, a professor of psychology at Chinese University of H…
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The listener show! (canceled, think, lettuce, funnily, episode numbers, at about, mangos, musgos)
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965. It's a listener question extravaganza! I answer your questions about "canceled," "another think/thing coming," zero plurals such as "fish," the way I reference verbs, episode numbers, "at about," mangos versus green peppers, and muskgos. (And if I didn't answer your question, don't despair. I hope to do another show with listener questions in …
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Technology changes how we write. Who was the first Goody Two Shoes?
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964. From Nietzsche's writing ball to word processors and beyond, we look at how technology can change the way people write. Plus, we unpack the origin of the phrase "Goody Two Shoes" — it didn't start out as an insult. The "technology" segment was by Matthew G. Kirschenbaum a professor of English and digital studies at the University of Maryland. …
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More than fluff: Understanding 'needless' words. Larruping. Chicken surprise.
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963. Strunk and White said to omit needless words, but sometimes "redundant" words can serve a meaningful purpose. Plus, we have the story behind larruping food. | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/redundancy/transcript | Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. | Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. | Peeve Wa…
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The psychology (and language) of time. Commas are like people on the subway. Fox chores.
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962. We explore why phrases like "time flies" and "fast approaching" reveal deeper perspectives on time — is it us moving or the event? Plus, you may think you know how to use commas, but just like people, they can be more complex than they appear at first glance. The "time" segment was written by by Sarah Duffy, a senior lecturer in English langua…
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