Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
QuickAndDirtyTips.comFive-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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1087 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||
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1170. This week, we look at "feghoots," the pun-based stories popularized by writers like Isaac Asimov, and why they are designed to make you roll your eyes. Then, we look at how your brain stores words and the lightning-fast way it retrieves them du... more
1169. In this bonus segment, originally released in November, we look at Peter Sokolowski's "Tale of Two Dictionaries," tracing the word "dictionary" back to a 16th-century Latin work by a monk named Calepino. We look at how this original source led ... more
1168. This week, we look at the word "leprechaun" and its surprisingly wild origin story involving shoemaking, ancient Rome, and wolf-men. Then we look at the word "equinox": its Chaucer connection, the newer word "equilux," and why the first point o... more
1167. In this bonus segment that originally ran for Grammarpaloozians last October, we look at the surprising true origins of words that often fool people. We explore why "miniature" originally referred to a red color and not a size; the true, non-fa... more
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- A worthwhile listen
This show is always interesting and entertaining!
Apple Podcasts5Earthvillage
United States6 months ago - Good show, takes ads from oil and gas companies
Too bad, I can’t associate with this. Unsubscribing:(
Apple Podcasts1zs.taskaiUnited 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 Addict510 months agoPaddyK013- 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 Podcasts1AmiFidelUnited States10 months 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 Podcasts5rhsiaoUnited Statesa year ago
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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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