Grammar Girl

This week we talk about "toeing the line," "pled" versus "pleaded," and animal idioms such as "There's an eel under the rock."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http:/...

9 Helmi 201710min

This week we talk about the difference between "reluctant" and "reticent" and when to use "which" or "that."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/gram...

2 Helmi 20178min

This week we talk about a common error you should avoid when using "not only" with "but also." We examine why we talk about leaving someone "in the lurch." What's a lurch? And finally, we look at the ...

27 Tammi 201710min

Are people in the capitol or capital this weekend? Also, why do citations even matter and what should you look for in a source?SPONSORSDownload the Dunkin' app and enroll in DD Perks with the code POD...

19 Tammi 201712min

This week, we discuss the words of the year and four simple ways to write better in the new year.UPDATED AP STYLE INTERACTIVE WEB COURSE http://www.ragan.com/Z5AC03-MACMILFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: h...

12 Tammi 201712min

This week we discuss whether there is really a difference between "enormity" and "enormousness" and about how badminton (not badmitten) got its name. UPDATED AP STYLE INTERACTIVE WEB COURSE http://www...

5 Tammi 20175min

A great memory trick to remember the difference between homing and honing (plus a complete aside about spiderwebs). Also, an solution to the mystery of why you sometimes see "farmers market" with and ...

29 Joulu 20169min

What’s your favorite book and why? The questions are more than just a way to fill your online dating profile—they’re insights into how beloved stories push our psychological and neurological buttons. ...

22 Joulu 20168min