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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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1187. Today, we talk to workplace communications coach and author Joel Schwartzberg about how to clearly and effectively get to the point, and he outlines how his clients use AI as a communication tool without losing their authentic voice. 

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1186. This week, we look at why the word "troops" is surprisingly ambiguous and what style guides say about using it to refer to individual service members. Then, we look at why spelling bees are called "bees" and explore fun bee-related phrases like... more

1185. Today, we look at why English spelling is secretly optimized for readers. Colin Gorrie, linguist and creator of the Dead Language Society newsletter, shared the real history of silent letters, why medieval scribes weren't bothered by inconsiste... more

1184. This week, we look at the history of lingua francas, from the original mix of Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish used during the Crusades to today's global English. Plus, we look at whether it's wrong to use "who" for animals, "that"... more

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Recent Guests

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
Natalie Schilling
Linguist specializing in forensic sociolinguistics and dialect variation
Natalie Schilling Consulting
Episode: Should you start a sentence with 'hopefully'? Why we might not recognize alien language.
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
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.

Host

Mignon Fogarty
Grammar Girl

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 Statesa month ago
  • Connecticut 2

    I always learn something, fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connecticut 2
    United Statesa month ago
  • A worthwhile listen

    This show is always interesting and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earthvillage
    United States7 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

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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
#62
United States/Education
Apple Podcasts
#41
Canada/Education
Apple Podcasts
#96
United Kingdom/Education
Apple Podcasts
#91
Australia/Education
Apple Podcasts
#136
Philippines/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#20
Philippines/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 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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