The wonders of the 'a-' prefix in English. 'Personal' versus 'personnel.'

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 Dec 20178min

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 Dec 201710min

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 Dec 20179min

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 Nov 201716min

While you're planning your Thanksgiving side dishes, enjoy a segment about English "side" words. Plus, what is a bailiwick?FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://fa...

16 Nov 201711min

I debate what the plural of "Batman" should be (it's not straightforward!) and explore why the language of Shakespeare is hard to understand, even if you're smart.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://tw...

9 Nov 201717min

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 Nov 201716min

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 Okt 201713min