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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
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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... more

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Episodes

A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat.

1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era.... more

23 Jul 2024 · 19 minutes
The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin

1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance... more

18 Jul 2024 · 42 minutes
How to write about zero. Are your emails accidentally rude? PAPST.

1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the... more

16 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough

1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for... more

11 Jul 2024 · 22 minutes
The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies

1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them.... more

09 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy

1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first... more

04 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
The birth of American English. How to recognize a phrasal verb. Cucka-nucka.

999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms.... more

02 Jul 2024 · 19 minutes
Buying your hometown newspaper, with Samantha & Greg Enslen

998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in... more

27 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
'Which' versus 'that.' Words for walking. Bottleadammit.

997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples... more

25 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart

994. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor... more

20 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat.
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing