Best Grammar Tips Podcasts (2024)

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

10h ago16:50

16:50

1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

24h ago34:42

34:42

1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

3d ago13:51

13:51

1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

15d ago14:49

14:49

1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

17d ago16:33

16:33

1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

29d ago15:54

15:54

1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…

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When to use 'the' before a noun. Why rhymes help us remember. Opening a lime. 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…

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Why singers lose their accents. Why the 'I before E' rule is weird. 18:29

1M ago18:29

18:29

1007. Why do Adele and Susan Boyle sound American when they sing? We have answers. Plus, with all the talk about "weird" lately, we think it's time to examine the old "I before E except after C" rule that has so many exceptions it's hardly a rule at all — until you add W for "weird." The singing segment is written by Susan K. Herman, a former multi…

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Why 'I' takes plural verbs. Making names that end in S, like Harris and Biles, possessive. Marinate. 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

1006. We look at why the pronoun "I" seems to take plural verbs, and then we talk about a grammar topic that's in the news: how to make names that end in S (like Harris and Biles) possessive. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simpleca…

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Grammar Tips Podcasts

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Trinka - Grammar Checker and Grammar Tips

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The Vita English Podcast: Stories, Grammar Tips, Vocabulary, and Idioms for Language Learners

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

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When to use 'the' before a noun. Why rhymes help us remember. Opening a lime. 18:22

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Why singers lose their accents. Why the 'I before E' rule is weird. 18:29

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Why 'I' takes plural verbs. Making names that end in S, like Harris and Biles, possessive. Marinate. 14:40

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