How Gendered Languages Are Changing. Jugopop.
888. This week we take a fascinating look at how highly gendered languages are dealing with the drive to become more inclusive. Plus, we look at the differences between "simple" and "simplistic" and "...
12 Aug 202215min
How Using Pliers Improves Your Language. Weird Possessives. Ducky File.
887. An amazing study shows that tool use and language are connected in the brain and shows how using one can make you better at the other, and vice versa. Plus we look at some tricky possessives. Can...
5 Aug 202216min
A Riotous Good Time with Ellen Jovin of the Grammar Table
886. The delightful Ellen Jovin of the Grammar Table (you may have seen her sitting on the street answering grammar questions in your city) joined me to talk about her new book, "Rebel with a Clause,"...
29 Jul 202228min
Ripe. Lede. Prevent. Awesome. Fulsome. MacGuffin. Daisy.
885. It's time for our quarterly listener question extravaganza! I answer your questions about the words "ripe," "lede," "prevent," "awesome," and "fulsome" and share some knowledge about MacGuffins a...
22 Jul 202213min
Why Nobody Says 'You're Welcome' Anymore. Whose. Chimichanga.
884. People often ask why people say "no worries" or "no problem" instead of "you're welcome," and we actually found an answer! Also, we look at whether it's OK to use "whose" for inanimate objects in...
15 Jul 202217min
Code-Switching. Mignon Snaps Over Numbers. Foomp.
883. The numbers sections of style books finally pushed me over the edge, and I have some stories you won't believe! We also talk about how cool code-switching is.Transcript: https://grammar-girl.sim...
8 Jul 202219min
Surprising Words Related to 'Freedom.' Double Subjects. Foop.
882. For Independence Day, we look at the word "freedom" and the surprising words that came from the same roots. Plus, we look at odd sentences with double subjects and when you should (and shouldn't)...
1 Jul 202214min
'Ant' or 'Ahnt'? Capitalizing Cocktail Names. Archie Bunker.
881. What's up with the fancy-schmancy "ahnt" pronunciation of the word "aunt"? And why are the rules about capitalizing cocktail names so wonky? We have all the answers today!Transcript: https://gr...
24 Jun 202215min
