Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed... more
985. This week, we look at the world of whimsical words, including the origins and meanings of terms like "dinkus,"... more
984. This week, we talk about the subtle differences between words such as "stock" and "broth," "street" and "boulevard," "maze"... more
983. This week, we explore "skunked" words — terms going through hotly disputed meaning changes. We look at the debate... more
982. Delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover... more
981. Major style guides now have advice on when and how you should cite AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude,... more
980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says... more
979. Explore the fascinating origins of punctuation and how it evolved to shape written language. Plus, learn techniques to untangle... more
978. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Charles Duhigg, as we talk about mastering the art of communication and... more
977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the... more
976. This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends.... more