593 - The Origin of English: Proto-Indo-European.
We explore the origin of English (and other languages) all the way back to the language known as Proto-Indo-European.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook...
2 Marras 201716min
592 - "Sofa" or "Couch"? "Skeleton" Idioms.
This week, we talk about the difference between "sofa," "couch," and all the other words for that piece of furniture. Plus, to get in the mood for Halloween, we explore four idioms about skeletons.SPO...
26 Loka 201713min
591 - 'Cannot' or 'Can Not'? 'Dead' Idioms.
This week, we talk about the difference between "cannot," "can not," "can't," and (horrors!) "cant." Plus, in honor of Halloween, we reveal the origin of three idioms about death. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL ...
19 Loka 201712min
590 - How to Write an Apology
How to avoid the worst apologies (the "if" apology, the passive voice apology, the reverse apology, and the florid fauxpology) and write a good apology letter.THE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://am...
12 Loka 201710min
589 - The "Ruth's Chris" Apostrophe. Thingamajigs.
This week, I talk about what's up with the weird apostrophe in "Ruth's Chris Steak House" and where we get placeholder names like "thingamajig" and "doohickey."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitt...
5 Loka 201710min
588 - Why People Mimic Accents. Why People "Have Your Six."
This week, I talk about why we mimic accents, about how to pronounce "espresso," about interesting idioms that include the number six. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Faceb...
28 Syys 201710min
587 - More British & American Differences. Quotation Marks with Periods and Commas
Quotation Marks with Periods and Commas FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram:...
21 Syys 201711min
586 - UK and US English. 'Bad' or 'Badly'?
Unusual differences I noticed between British and American English on a recent trip. Plus, why you should say you "feed bad" and not that you "feed badly." FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter....
15 Syys 201715min
