That's What They Say
Anne Curzan, Rebecca KruthThat's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationLanguage LearningSociety & Culture | |||
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If you want to pronounce "homage" to a tee, it may depend what you mean.
As we live our lives, there's some new slang words that can help us narrate it as we go. That is, if we're in a demographic that allows us to use slang credibly.
We don’t all agree on whether or not we should correct the phrasing "whether or not."
We can talk about sending emails back and forth. But why does it sound odd to talk about sending them forth and back?
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- It’s Oscar Season!
Why do all the Hollywood celebrities use the torturous phrase “I’m appreciative of” instead of “I appreciate” when thanking all the little people during an Oscar acceptance speech? more
Apple Podcasts5EconoPNW
United Statesa year ago - I really appreciate this podcast
I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while now, and wanted to tell the hosts how much I appreciate this program and that there definitely are people like me. I’m not a native English speaker, so whatever word or expression you introduce gives me such a good opportunity to learn something new about English. I’ll keep listening to this podcast for as long as it continues. Thanks for your hardworking!
Apple Podcasts5ももひき小次郎
Japana year ago - “I resonate with this.”
I love this. Please do the word “resonate.” Why the surge in popularity lately and rampant misusage?
Apple Podcasts5GenXMegUnited States2 years ago This weekly bite sized podcast features my home town hero of Professor Anne Curzan talking about the confusing things we say in English. She breaks down why some thing sound strange and other things seem quite normal. And it is great for a quick lexicography fix.
Podchaser53 years agoDustin Steichmann- Thanks!
I absorb books about English usage, so I have looked forward to and enjoyed Sunday mornings. more
Apple Podcasts5JJS359United States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #78 | United States/Education/Language Learning |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  United Kingdom/Education/Language Learning |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  Germany/Education/Language Learning |
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Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Philippines/Education/Language Learning |
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