Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, frien
1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy
1095. Is “sick” really “good”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language
1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? Thi
1093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speec
1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accent
1091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the f
1090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape commun
1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is o
1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI edi
1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have
1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple pat
1085. Do abbreviations like “plz” and “ty” actually make your texts feel less sincere? New research
1084. This week, Gabe Henry talks about his new book, "Enough Is Enuf," and the long, strange quest
1083. Is it "woke," "woken," or "waked"? We break down why the verb "wake" is one of the trickiest i
1082. Copy editor Jim Norrena joins us this week for a conversation about Ambrose Bierce, his famous
1081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how
1080. Linguist Andrew Cheng explains why people’s accents shift over time, especially when they move
1079. Ever wonder what labels like "informal," "archaic," or "offensive" mean in a dictionary entry?
1078. Mary Robinette Kowal talks about going from writing magic-filled Regency romances to Hugo-nomi
1077. Is it “lit” or “lighted”? Both are correct, but we look at how their popularity has switched o
