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Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.

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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.

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Latest Episodes

1175. In this bonus segment, which originally aired last October for Grammarpaloozians, we look at how AI is disrupting the freelance writing industry with author Suzanne Bowness. She shares her strategy for experimenting with different AI tools and ... more

1174. This week, we look at why we pronounce "Iran" and "Iraq" differently and what those pronunciations reveal about our political beliefs. Then, we look at the "smelly" words that confuse people, including "odorous," which started out meaning "frag... more

1173. This week, we talk to former Merriam-Webster editor Kory Stamper to discuss her new book, "True Color." We look at the obsessive, "dictionary-ese" world of color definitions, looking at why the dictionary includes over 3,000 color names like "b... more

1172. This week, we look at "toponyms" — words named after places — and you'll discover the hidden place names in denim, jeans, sherry, cantaloupe, and more. Then, we break down "principal" versus "principle," with memory tricks so you'll never forge... more

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Recent Guests

Kory Stamper
Author, True Color
Author of True Color
Episode: The 3,000 hidden colors of the dictionary, with Kory Stamper
Natan Last
Author of Across the Universe
Author
Episode: The crossword puzzle's role in World War II and the fight against Nazism.
David Hayes
From Toronto, Canada
Listener guest sharing familect
Episode: Feghoots: Groan-worthy story puns. How your brain stores words.
Peter Sokolowski
Editor-at-Large for Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster
Episode: The ‘Tale of Two Dictionaries,’ with Peter Sokolowski
Morgan Kohler
Poet and haiku contestant featured on the episode
Episode: Why leprechauns are shoemakers. The March equinox versus the vernal equinox.
Jess Zafarris
Author of Useless Etymology; co-host of Words Unraveled
Words Unraveled; Useless Etymology
Episode: 'Mini' and 'factoid' don't mean what you think, with Jess Zafarris
Joan Houston Hall
Former president of the American Dialect Society; longtime editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE)
Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE)
Episode: Mapping the American Tongue: The Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), with Joan Houston Hall
Sali Tagliamonte
Linguist and researcher from the University of Toronto, focusing on language usage among adolescents.
University of Toronto
Episode: How 'be like' took over the world, with Sali Tagliamonte
Valerie Fridland
Professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: Why 'Tonka' sounds big and 'bitty' sounds small. Why you CAN start a sentence with 'because.'

Host

Mignon Fogarty
Grammar Girl

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • A worthwhile listen

    This show is always interesting and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earthvillage
    United States6 months ago
  • Good show, takes ads from oil and gas companies

    Too bad, I can’t associate with this. Unsubscribing:(

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zs.taskai
    United States9 months ago
  • I have been listening to Grammar Girl since I've been listening to podcasts (2007?). Episode 1082 is the best of so many Bests. I am a grammar enthusiast and use words and writing in my career. Grammar Girl has made me a better linguist and writer, no doubt. Thank you, Mignon, for being so brilliant and so reliable!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PaddyK013
    a year ago
  • Bummer!

    Back on Dec 5, 2024 I wrote the following review:

    « Why does Mignon reveal the author of a segment she reads only at the end? It sounds deceitful, particularly when occasionally it includes the pronoun « I », which at the end, we realize that the « I » does not refer to her, but to the true author. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to disclose upfront the name of the author of the piece she reads? »

    Again, on Feb 11, 2025, I wrote that she continued doing it, even if it defies common sense. This ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AmiFidel
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must for writers!

    Awesome show of interesting facts and tips about the English language, interweaved with in-depth interviews with professional writers or those in related areas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rhsiao
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners note ads can be intrusive, but the content quality remains strong.
Guests from academia and writing communities are frequently highlighted as a strength.
Listeners praise clear, practical grammar tips and engaging interviews with experts.
The host delivers concise, well-researched insights, making complex language topics approachable.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#160
United States/Education
Apple Podcasts
#144
Canada/Education
Apple Podcasts
#239
United Kingdom/Education
Apple Podcasts
#43
India/Education
Apple Podcasts
#110
Brazil/Education
Apple Podcasts
#120
Ireland/Education

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The 3,000 hidden colors of the dictionary, with Kory Stamper
Q: What is the significance of the color space in understanding color names like Begonia or Fiesta?
The color space provides a framework showing that color names refer to regions in a multi-dimensional space rather than fixed chips on a page, explaining why the same name can correspond to different actual colors and why some colors move in more than one dimension of variation; this helps explain how color names were chosen and why dictionaries sometimes prioritized perceptual relationships over exact matches.
'Mini' and 'factoid' don't mean what you think, with Jess Zafarris
Q: What are some of your favorite sources for etymology research?
Jess explains she starts with the OED for broad meanings, then digs into primary sources like old newspapers, books, and archives to uncover first appearances and context, often referencing public-domain materials and digitized archives.
WHY WE USE ALL CAPS TO SHOUT, with Glenn Fleishman
Q: When did uppercase letters start to be seen as a convention for yelling?
It predates the internet and people have been discussing capital letters as shouting since at least the 1800s, with notable references emerging in various literature.
WHY WE USE ALL CAPS TO SHOUT, with Glenn Fleishman
Q: What book did you write about shouty caps and where they came from?
I've been researching the history of uppercase use in typography, particularly how it has evolved and the perceptions surrounding it.
How 'be like' took over the world, with Sali Tagliamonte
Q: What are the skills you teach your students for conducting sociolinguistic interviews?
Sali emphasizes the importance of honest listening and guiding conversations to extract personal stories rather than directly asking about language use.

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A concise exploration of language, grammar, and writing that blends accessible tips with expert interviews. Episodes repeatedly cover topics like linguistic variation, typography, etymology, naming and branding, and the evolution of English usage, often illustrated through real-world examples, historical anecdotes, and practical guidance for writers and communicators. A notable strength is the breadth of distinguished guests from linguistics, academia, technology, and typography, which helps listeners see language as a living, evolving tool. The show stands out for delivering compact, actionable insights—ideal for writers, editors, educators, and word nerds looking to sharpen their craft while enjoying engaging conversations about language ... more

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