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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 your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne
Published: June 12, 2025 09:00
1090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent.Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo🔗 Share your familect…
‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot
Published: June 10, 2025 09:00
1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from?The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA,…
What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman
Published: June 5, 2025 09:00
1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human…
'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die?
Published: June 3, 2025 09:00
1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe…
The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.
Published: May 29, 2025 12:00
1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of…
Why 'plz' might be pushing people away. How to write better thank-you notes. Studaloo
Published: May 27, 2025 09:00
1085. Do abbreviations like “plz” and “ty” actually make your texts feel less sincere? New research suggests they might. We explore how shortened words affect how your messages are received — even in romantic conversations. Then, we offer practical tips…
Why simplified spelling nearly took over America (and why it didn't), with Gabe Henry
Published: May 22, 2025 09:00
1084. This week, Gabe Henry talks about his new book, "Enough Is Enuf," and the long, strange quest to simplify English spelling. Learn why the "Chicago Tribune" made simplified spelling its house style for decades and why Roosevelt's attempt to make it…
Why 'wake' is so confusing. The playful language of vacations.
Published: May 20, 2025 09:00
1083. Is it "woke," "woken," or "waked"? We break down why the verb "wake" is one of the trickiest in English, with four competing forms and centuries of change. Then, we lighten things up with a look at vacation vocabulary—from "staycation" to…
Ambrose Bierce, from ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ to disappearing in Mexico, with Jim Norrena
Published: May 15, 2025 09:00
1082. Copy editor Jim Norrena joins us this week for a conversation about Ambrose Bierce, his famous "Devil's Dictionary," and his darkly funny take on the world. We look at Bierce’s fascinating (and tragic) life, his legendary wordplay, and his mysterious…
Why 'epitome' is confusing. Quirky stories behind baby animal names. Alice doors
Published: May 13, 2025 09:00
1081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how its meaning has changed over time. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of baby animal names—and what they tell us about language, culture,…