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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

1193. Today, we talk to award-winning translator Daniel Hahn, author of "If This Be Magic," about what it really takes to translate Shakespeare, starting with the philosophical paradox at the heart of all translation: changing every single word while... more

1192. How do you get your first writing jobs when you don’t have much experience? Grammar Girl shares stories from her own early career and offers advice on finding a niche, spotting opportunities, making industry connections, timing your outreach, a... more

1191. This week, we talk to Iva Cheung, a plain language expert and editor who has helped shape Canada's accessibility standards. We look at what plain language actually means (it's more than just short words and simple sentences) and why it matters ... more

1190. This week, we look at what makes Yoda's English special, and we look at the difference between “trooper” and “trouper,” including whether singular “troop” may be short for “trooper” and why “a real trouper” is the traditional spelling. 

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Recent Guests

Daniel Hahn
Award-winning translator, former chair of the British Translators Association
Translator, author of If This Be Magic
Episode: What it really takes to translate Shakespeare, with Daniel Hahn
Grant Faulkner
Co-founder of Memoir Nation; co-host of the Memoir Nation podcast; former executive director of NaNoWriMo
Memoir Nation
Episode: Everyone has a story to tell, and why your memoir matters, with Grant Faulkner
Joel Schwartzberg
workplace communications coach, speaker, and speechwriter
Episode: Why your topic isn't a point (and how to fix it), with Joel Schwartzberg
Colin Gorrie
Professor teaching Old English, Latin and Old Norse; runs Dead Language Society newsletter
Ancient Language Institute; Dead Language Society
Episode: The hidden logic of English spelling, with Colin Gorrie
Anna Jo Bratton
Stylebook editor at Associated Press
Associated Press
Episode: Meeting the new editor, with AP Stylebook's Anna Jo Bratton
Suzanne Bowness
Author of The Feisty Freelancer; educator and freelance writer
Humber College
Episode: Losing clients to AI, and how to gain them back, with Suzanne Bowness
Valerie Fridland
Linguist who contributed the pronunciation segment
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: What the way we pronounce Iran says about us. Odorous or malodorous? When smell words stink.
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.

Host

Mignon Fogarty
Host of Grammar Girl; guides episodes with clear, approachable language on grammar, punctuation, and writing.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Long time listener

    I’ve been listening for over a decade and it’s never repetitive because grammar is complicated. But Mignon distills the info fabulously! I also appreciate the shortness of it. Sometimes I need a quick word nerd fix and this is perfect!

    The new interview series is great for longer listens…even if it does put more books on my ever-growing to read list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bionic Librarian
    United States2 months ago
  • Connecticut 2

    I always learn something, fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connecticut 2
    United States2 months ago
  • A worthwhile listen

    This show is always interesting and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earthvillage
    United States8 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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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Audience reviews highlight the host's clarity and the educational value.
Interviews with top language experts add depth and credibility.
The show's mix of practical advice and expert interviews is very engaging.
Listeners appreciate brevity and usefulness of episodes.
A highly approachable take on grammar with crisp, practical tips.

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

Apple Podcasts
#94
United States/Education
Apple Podcasts
#131
Canada/Education
Apple Podcasts
#103
Australia/Education
Apple Podcasts
#52
India/Education
Apple Podcasts
#102
South Africa/Education
Apple Podcasts
#118
United Arab Emirates/Education

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How the Crusades gave us 'lingua franca.' 'That' or 'who' for animals? Doot doot doot
Q: Why are so many people now saying that instead of who as a pronoun when referring to people or groups of people?
The host explains it's a recency illusion and that language use evolves; traditionally who was preferred for people, but usage that for people has become more accepted in modern writing, especially when referring to groups or generic classes.
Inside the life of a curator (and the myth of white gloves), with John Overholt.
Q: Is that right, John?
John confirms the two subject-based departments at Houghton and outlines where pre-1800 material fits within his curatorial scope.
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.

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A concise, language-forward show that delivers short, practical tips on grammar, punctuation, and writing while weaving in interviews with linguists, editors, and seasoned writers. Episodes frequently explore etymology, style guide nuances, and real-world usage, often featuring familect anecdotes or behind-the-scenes looks at editorial decisions. Noteworthy is the blend of accessible instruction with in-depth conversations about language history, dictionaries, AI's role in writing, and newsroom style, making it a strong fit for word nerds, editors, and content creators who want sharper writing and a better feel for how language works in public communication.

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1. Daniel Hahn
2. Grant Faulkner
3. Joel Schwartzberg
4. Colin Gorrie
5. Anna Jo Bratton
6. Suzanne Bowness
7. Valerie Fridland
8. Kory Stamper

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