BONUS: Introducing Launch
This week, I'm excited to share a bonus clip from a new podcast called Launch. Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Few follow through. What does it take to take that from dream to realit...
22 Tammi 201814min
604 - Origin of 'Gerrymandering.' Is 'Data' Singular or Plural?
This week we explore the origin of the word "gerrymander" and dive into the debate about whether "data" is singular or plural (or both).FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebo...
18 Tammi 20189min
603 - Words of the Year, Why You Shouldn't Use 'Eskimo,' 'Canon' or 'Cannon'?
This week I apologize for using the word "Eskimo," go through all the interesting 2017 words of the year, and give you a tip to remember the difference between "canon" and "cannon." SPONSOR: Visit htt...
11 Tammi 201813min
601 - 'Based In' or 'Based Out Of.' Omitting 'That'
Based on, based off, based in, based out of...people are changing the way they use prepositions with "based." Also, people can get overzealous about deleting every "that" they can find in a sentence. ...
28 Joulu 201715min
600 - How to Pronounce 'Caramel.' Sports Idioms
Have you been pronouncing "caramel" wrong your whole life? Also, we discuss interesting sports idioms including "in the crosshairs," "jump the gun," and "slam dunk."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://...
21 Joulu 20178min
599 - Delicious English Words (Chocolate, Guacamole) with Aztec Roots
Chocolate, guacamole, and more yummy words we get from Aztec languages. Also, why "lock, stock, and barrel" means "all of it" and what it has to do with Sir Walter Scott.Read the transcript at http://...
14 Joulu 201710min
598 - Gifting and Regifting. Take a Decision.
Is "gifting" a word, and is regifting rude? Also, do you "take" a decision or "make" a decision? FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl P...
8 Joulu 20179min
597 - Eskimo Words for Snow. Write a Book!
I bust the myth that Inuit have hundreds of words for snow, and I share an excerpt from Jack Gantos' new book "Writing Radar" that will help you pledge to write a book.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http...
30 Marras 201716min
