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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

We found the story behind "whim wham for a mucket"!

985. This week, we look at the world of whimsical words, including the origins and meanings of terms like "dinkus,"... more

14 May 2024 · 15 minutes
Words, coffee, and urban planning: Eli Burnstein on the Dictionary of Fine Distinctions

984. This week, we talk about the subtle differences between words such as "stock" and "broth," "street" and "boulevard," "maze"... more

09 May 2024 · 26 minutes
Skunked words. The power of pronouns. Quigleys

983. This week, we explore "skunked" words — terms going through hotly disputed meaning changes. We look at the debate... more

07 May 2024 · 17 minutes
Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen

982. Delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover... more

02 May 2024 · 30 minutes
When (and How) Should You Cite AI? 'Critters,' 'Varmints,' and Beyond. Choobers.

981. Major style guides now have advice on when and how you should cite AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude,... more

30 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
Exploring the 'Funnest' Parts of Language with Anne Curzan

980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says... more

25 Apr 2024 · 33 minutes
The birth of punctuation: from oral traditions to silent reading. Noun clusters. A wing wang in a mucket.

979. Explore the fascinating origins of punctuation and how it evolved to shape written language. Plus, learn techniques to untangle... more

23 Apr 2024 · 16 minutes
How to become a supercommunicator, with Charles Duhigg

978. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Charles Duhigg, as we talk about mastering the art of communication and... more

18 Apr 2024 · 19 minutes
Big changes in Associated Press style. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' finale was catawampus. Bappy

977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the... more

16 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Pet-Speak: From Meowlogisms to Zoomies. 'Imply' or 'Infer'?

976. This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends.... more

09 Apr 2024 · 19 minutes
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
We found the story behind "whim wham for a mucket"!
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing