Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

750 - Pitch Black. Frankincense and Myrrh.

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The sky is so dark in the Northern Hemisphere these days that it feels pitch black by 5:00 PM. Here's why call it "pitch black." Also, we know what go...

749 - How to Identify Your Main Point. It's Harder Than You Think!

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You think you know what you're trying to say, but are you making it clear? Joel Schwartzberg, author of "Get to the Point" has some great tips for, we...

748 - Your Language Affects Your Perception of Time. 'Star Wars' Languages.

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think of the future as being in front of you or behind you? It might depend on what language you speak. Also, we explore the many languages of ...

747 - You Don't Have to Get Up on Stage for Improv to Boost Your Creativity

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your creativity and writing? You may be surprised to find out how much techniques from improv can help! You'll ...

746 - How to Make Family Names Plural. How Come We Ask 'How Come?'

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Making last names plural? Addressing more than one sister-in-law? More than one Mister? We show you how to address them properly. Also, we investigate...

745 - 'More Than' Versus 'Over.' Is a Hamburger a Sandwich?

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The AP Stylebook changed its stance on using "over" to mean "more than." Plenty of people were shocked, but they shouldn't have been. And then we deba...

744 - Cold Turkey, Talk Turkey, and More. The Weird Origin of the Cornucopia.

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what cold turkey has to do with quitting a habit? We have the answer to that and we look at other turkey idioms. And continuing...

743 - How to Get Your Characters Right (Especially When They Aren't Like You)

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Diana Pho, a two-time Hugo nominated editor with Tor.com Publishing, helped me understand the role of sensitivity readers and how t...

742 - Famous Quotations. Silent Letters.

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You may think that quotation you love came from Plato or G. K. Chesterton, but are you sure? Also, we look at why it's tricky to to figure out why a l...

741 - Behind the Scenes in Publishing.

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're interested in publishing a YA novel (or are just interested in how publishing works), this interview with Kat Brzozowski about Swoon Reads a...

740 - Do You Know When to Use Quotation Marks? Also, How to Create a House Style.

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know when to use quotation marks? How about single quotation marks? Also, you know about the major style guides (AP, Chicago, etc.), but do you...

739 - The Problem with Sarcasm. Filthy Lucre.

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People have been trying to create sarcasm punctuation marks for years, but the solution is already in our hands. Plus, have you ever wondered why we c...

738 - Can a Boy Raised by Wolves Learn to Speak Human Language? It Depends.

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Victor of Aveyron, a boy who was raised by wolves and taught us about language. LINKS AND SPONSORS | Learn how you can get my LinkedIn Le...

737 - Curtis Chen: Using NaNoWriMo to Kickstart Your Novel

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How you can use NaNoWriMo to jumpstart your fiction writing. Plus, more extreme measures to move your writing forward...if you're up for it. LINKS AND...

736 - Ghastly Words for Ghosts. Quid pro Quo.

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Halloween, we look at ghastly words for ghosts. Also, people have been asking how to properly use the phrase "quid pro quo," so we have th...

735 - Dave Itzkoff on Writing a Biography of Robin Williams

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

LINKS AND SPONSORS | Ways to get my LinkedIn Learning course free: https://t.co/coQuXJRtrT | Capterra: https://capterra.com/grammar | GRAMMAR GIRL E...

734 - Ghost Words

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Halloween, we talk about ghost words such as "phantomnation," "gravy," "twill," and more. Words that shouldn't exist. LINKS AND SPONSORS |...

733 - Why People Hate Words Like 'Moist'

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When people have a negative physical reaction to a specific word, it's called word aversion (not misophonia as some people mistakenly presume). "Moist...

732 - How to Write a Conclusion. ‘Rebut’ or ‘Refute’?

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a conclusion can be the hardest part of writing an essay. We have help! Also, a listener asked me to explain the difference between "rebut" an...

731 - Compound Possession. 'Friday' or 'On Friday'?

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, we answer two listener questions: 1. Should you write about "Bill and Ted's trip" or "Bill's and Ted's trip"? 2. Should you say you'll l...

730 - Turning a Podcast into a Novel: 'The Bright Sessions' to 'The Infinite Noise'

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Shippen, the creator of one of my new favorite audio dramas, "The Bright Sessions," talks about turning a podcast into a novel and about going ...

729 - Making Words That End in Y Plural.'Primer' Pronunciation.

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered why "primer" is sometimes pronounced "primmer," this show is for you! We also talk about why you make words that end in Y plur...

728 - How English Words Came Into French After World War II

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

French authorities tried to keep English out of their language, but “tank,” “bulldozer,” and “jeep” got the ball rolling, and it kept goin...

727 - The Quirky Australian 'Crime' Tense. 'Hopefully.'

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A listener asked why Australians use the present perfect tense in a way you won't hear in British or American English. You'll often hear it in crime r...

726 - A Cup of Joe. ‘Smokey’ and ‘Smoky.’

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of National Coffee Day, we talk about the origin of coffee and all its nicknames. Plus, I'll help you remember the difference between "smoky"...

725 - Interviewing, Story Structure, and Writing Tools with Jonathan Small

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever been nervous before interviewing someone, struggled to write a good lede, or just want to get some tips on handy tools for writers, thi...

724 - Why Esperanto Is an Amazing Language. 'Fall' or 'Autumn'?

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Created on purpose and easy to learn, Esperanto will amaze you. Once you learn the origin of "fall," you'll look at trees in a whole new way. LINKS AN...

723 - Grammar Girl #723. Tips for Fact Checking. Why We Use the Term 'Watershed Moment.'

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from our fact checking tips that come from years of experience. Also, we answer a listener question about why we call something a "watershed mom...

722 - 'Math' or 'Maths'? Irregular Verbs.

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why the British say "maths" and "in hospital" and Americans say "math" and "in the hospital"? We have some answers. Also, we lo...

721 - Verbing Nouns. 'It Is I' or 'It Is Me'?

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan wonders what to think about his co-workers "solutioning" problems. Also, we investigate whether you should tell people "It is I" or "It is me." L...

720 - Getting Your Tricky Conditionals Right. Wheelhouse.

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We think there are better ways to talk about conditionals (such as "If Squiggly knew the answer...") than to use the vague terms first, second, and th...

719 - Why 'Literally' Doesn't Mean 'Literally' Anymore. Video Games for Language Learning.

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you hate how people misuse words like "literally" and "awesome," at least you can learn that there's a name for that kind of misuse: semantic bleac...

718 - Writing Scripts and Speeches. Ask and Aks.

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Writing for speech is different from writing for print. The "aks" pronunciation for "ask" has a nearly 1000-year history. LINKS AND SPONSORS | Magoosh...

717 - Words that Sound Funny

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Use these tricks to get a laugh. LINKS AND SPONSORS | Merrill Financial Advisor Development Program: http:/careers.bankofamerica.com | Magoosh: http:/...

716 - What's Up With Words That Are Spelled the Same but Sound Different?

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

SUS-pect and sus-PECT. IN-valid and in-VALID. English is filled with words that are spelled the same but sound different. We dug in and found a few in...

715 - POV. Plus 'Tinderella,' 'phubbing,' and more words at the intersection of relationships and technology.

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We rock. You rock. They rock. Understanding point of view in fiction. "Tinderella," "phubbing," and more words at the intersection of relationships an...

714 - Eponyms: Cardigan, Dunce, Quisling, and More.

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some words get their names from people, and when they do, the stories are usually fascinating. LINKS AND SPONSORS | Magoosh: http://magoosh.com code: ...

713 - More Apostrophe Mayhem. Dyslexia Writing Tips

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions I get is how to make a word like "Kansas" possessive. There isn't a right or wrong answer, but I can help you decide ...

712 - Apostrophe Catastrophe. What (or Who) Is a Cipher?

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's not your fault apostrophes are confusing. We have help. Also, I called someone a "cipher," and my husband didn't know what that meant. LINKS AND ...

711 - Misheard Song Lyrics and Eggcorns. The Ampersand.

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you mishear song lyrics, the resulting (often funny) error is called a mondegreen. We have the story about why and the run-down on similar funny ...

710 - Vacay. Why Some People Call Green Peppers 'Mangoes'

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to take off, and we have 10 words to describe it. Also, we dig in to an interesting mystery: Why some people call green peppers "mangoes." L...

709 - Surprise! The History of Semicolons Is Exciting.

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I talked with Cecelia Watson, author of the new book "Semicolon" about how grammar writers in the 1800s became fabulously wealthy, struggled to create...

708 - Why Alcohol Is 'Hard.' 'Phenomena' or 'Phenomenon'?

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A listener asked why we call some kinds of alcohol hard drinks and spirits, so we found the answer! Also, I'll help you remember the difference betwee...

707 - How and Why the Internet Is Changing Language

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gretchen McCulloch studies how people use language on the internet, and today we talked about her new book, "Because Internet." I bet you'll recognize...

706 - Sometimes It's Not a Bad Idea to Dumb Down Your Language.

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why sometimes it's not a bad idea to dumb down your language. LINKS AND SPONSORS | True & Co: http://trueandco.com/grammar code:GRAMMAR | Grammar Girl...

705 - 'Blue Collar,' 'Bluestocking,' and 'the Blue Hair Brigade.' 'Oral' Versus 'Verbal.'

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the origins of the phrases "blue collar," "bluestocking," and "blue hair," and discuss whether you should follow a rule you may not have...

704 - Present Tense When Writing About Fiction. The Poop Emoji and Eggcorns.

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're writing about fiction, especially time-shifting fiction, it can be tricky figuring out whether to use present tense or past tense. We have h...

703 - Why There Are 9 Different Ways to Pronounce the Letter T

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We count nine different allophones of the letter T. Odds are good you'll recognize them all (and some of them may annoy you). LINKS AND SPONSORS | Bab...

702 - ‘All of a Sudden’ or ‘All of the Sudden’? ‘Baited’ or ‘Bated’ Breath?

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I had a listener insist the wrong way of saying "suddenly" was right, so I had to look into it. Also, I'll help you spell "bated breath" properly (and...

701 - ‘Biweekly’ or ‘Semiweekly’? ‘Foward' and ‘Forward.’

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a Quick and Dirty Tip about the difference between “biweekly” and “semiweekly,” and I respond to a listener question about why I ...

700 - When to Capitalize 'Google.' Why Zero is 'Love' in Tennis.

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer a listener question about how to write "Google" when you use it as a verb, and we talk about the strange scoring system in tennis. Wimb...

699 - When to Capitalize Computer Terms. StetWalk

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer listener questions about how to write about a Word document, a PDF file, or a zip file. And learn how to play along with #StetWalk! LIN...

698 - 'Subpoena.' When To Capitalize 'The' in Titles.

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I could never remember how to spell "subpoena" until I came up with a memory trick! Also, we go over the tricky cases of when to capitalize the word "...

697 - What Anyone Can Learn From the College Essay Process

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you're not applying to college right now, the format of the college essay has a lot to teach about writing and self-reflection. A college essa...

696 - Hyphens in Ages. The Emphatic 'This.'

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about when to use (and not use) hyphens in ages, and when it's OK to say, "I listen to THIS podcast that covers language" instead of "I listen...

695 - 'Armageddon' or 'Apocalypse'? Numbers in Dialogue.

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Watching the new show "Good Omens," we started wondering about the difference between Armageddon and the apocalypse. Also after helping a friend with ...

694 - Country Names and “The”: The Ukraine or Ukraine. Theater Idioms.

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You used to hear people say "the Ukraine," but now it's just "Ukraine." We know why! Plus, in honor of the Tony Awards, we talk about idioms from the ...

693 - What's Wrong with Saying Something Is 'Very Unique'?

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's wrong with saying something is "very unique"? Plus, autological words like "longer." LINKS AND SPONSORS | Family Ghosts Podcast: https://family...

692 - Godzilla, Cryptids, and Dilemma Comments.

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Merriam-Webster added the word “cryptid” to its dictionary, and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is hitting theaters, so it seemed like a good...

691 - BONUS: Introducing Science Rules! with Bill Nye

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Nye is on a mission to change the world—one phone call at a time. On his new podcast, Science Rules!, he tackles the curliest questions on just...

690 - The Spelling Bee Kids

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The author of "Beeline" reveals where those funny example sentences come from in the spelling bee and what the success of young spellers can tell us a...

689 - More or most? Majority or plurality? The many (how many?) ways to describe amounts.

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How many do you need for a "majority." When "a couple" isn't two. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

688 - Dangling Participles

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are participles and why do they dangle? LINKS AND SPONSORS | Graduation Sweepstakes: http://bit.ly/qdtlifeaftercollege | Grammar Girl's AP styl...

687 - What It's Like to Be a Book Editor and Translator

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Palgrave Macmillan executive editor Elisabeth Dyssegaard is from Denmark and also works as a translator. LINKS AND SPONSORS | http://bombas.com/gramma...

686 - The 'Dilemma' Dilemma. 'Big Bang Theory" Words and Language.

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Dilemma' Dilemma. 'Big Bang Theory" Words and Language. LINKS AND SPONSORS | http://stamps.com Code:GRAMMAR | http://startwiththispodcast.com | G...

685 - How to Find Work as a Freelance Writer. Adventure.

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tips for new graduates or anyone who is trying to get started as a freelance writer. Plus, the adventurous origin of the word "adventure." FOLLOW GRAM...

684 - ‘Unquote’ or ‘End Quote’? Cinco de Mayo. Horse Idioms.

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a couple of fun, timely segments (Cinco de Mayo! The Kentucky Derby!) and we answer a listener question about whether Grammar Girl is mi...

683 - ‘So’ and ‘So That’: What Type of Conjunction Are They?

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

‘So’ and ‘So That’: Coordinating or Subordinating Conjunction? FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL | YouTube: http://bit.ly/YoutubeGrammar | Twitter: http://...

682 - Do You Drop Your T's? 'Sneaked' and 'Snuck.'

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Young women are leading language change again! This time, it's dropping T's in words like "Vermont" and "important." Also, we look at how "snuck" is s...

681 - 'The Dictionary of Difficult Words,' an Interview with Jane Solomon

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doppelganger, estival, and funambulist. Jane Solomon shares the story behind her new book, "The Dictionary of Difficult Words." FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL | ...

680 - Wakandan, Groot, and Other Languages of the Marvel Universe. Easter and Passover.

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wakandan, Groot, and more. The movies in the Marvel universe are filled with interesting real and made-up languages. Plus, did you know Easter and Pas...

679 - Brussels sprouts? Scotch eggs? Swedish meatballs? Which food names can you trust?

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some foods really do come from a certain city or region, others have names that are tied to the location but not in the way you think, and some are ou...

678 - Moolah, Clams, and Scratch. God, Godsend, and Godfather.

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paying our taxes made us think about slang words for money, and all the upcoming religious holidays made us wonder which "god" words to capitalize. FO...

676 - The Language of 'Game of Thrones'

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much excitement about the 'Game of Thrones' finale that we just had to include a segment about on it this week’s show. Not just because...

675 - Why Verbs Like 'Witness' Are Weird

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A listener asked why a sentence using the verb "witness" sounded weird, and we found a surprising answer. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL | YouTube: htt...

674 - How You Can Benefit Year-Round from NaNoWriMo

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Faulkner's organization has worked with hundreds of thousands of writers, and he has some advice for you. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL | YouTube: https:/...

673 - Schwa-ify This! Scrabble Stories

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A scene from "The Princess Bride" will help you understand the schwa. Plus, how one Scrabble tournament got out of hand. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL...

672 - How a Semicolon Brought Two Writers Together

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer, authors of "Mr. Nice Guy," talk about how the semicolon brought them together, how they wrangle working as...

671 - Why We Have Both 'Color' and 'Colour'

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

British versus American spelling. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grammargirl | Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl | Faceb...

670 - Equinox. Is Irish the Same as Gaelic?

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What Is the Equinox? Is Irish the Same as Gaelic? | FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grammargirl | Twitter: http://twitter.com/g...

669 - 'Red Tape,' 'Red Herring,' 'Paint the Town Red,' and More 'Red' Idioms.

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we investigate the origin of "red tape" and other "red" idioms. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gr...

668 - What's Wrong with 'These Ones'? Faith and Begorrah, We Have Irish Phrases for St. Patrick's Day!

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Faith and begorrah, we have Irish phrases for St. Patrick's Day! Plus, a listener asks whether it's wrong to say "these ones" and "those ones." FOLLOW...

667 - Why ducks say "quack-quack" in English but "ga-ga" in Japanese.

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grammargirl Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pin...

666 - Double Negatives.

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Grammar Girl podcast, we talk about why double negatives aren't always wrong. You just need to be careful with them. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIR...

665 - Language News Chat

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mignon and Neal talk about language influencing memory, OFOM, university language programs, and more. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https://www.youtube...

664 - Benjamin Dreyer and His Unusual Pet Peeves

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times bestselling author Benjamin Dreyer talks about his pet peeves, how he found his voice, why his book largely ignores AP style, and more....

663 - D-Day. Why I Want a Salad-Salad.

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does the "D" in "D-Day" mean? What makes a salad-salad different from a plain old salad? FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https:/...

662 - 'Racket' or 'Racquet'? Never Misspell 'Bureaucracy' Again.

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When to use "racket" and "racquet," never forget how to spell "bureaucracy" again, the origin of winter storm words. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: http...

661 - How Paula Brackston picks her characters’ names and uses language to set a tone.

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mignon and Paula Brackston (author of "The Witch's Daughter" and "The Little Shop of Found Things") talk about how Paula picks her...

660 - 'Irregardless' or 'Regardless'? Crime Words.

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people say "irregardless" and where do we get words like "sleuth," "red herring," and "gumshoe"? FOLLOW...

659 - Normans, Ralls, and Voicemail

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I want you to share your family's word stories, and I tell one of my own to get you started. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gram...

658 - 'Wage,' 'Wager,' and 'Wed'

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Super Bowl episode! Grammar Girl investigates how "wager" is related to "wed" and "mortgage." Why does the saying...

657 - 'Tip of the Hat" or 'Tip Your Hand'? 'Yeah No.'

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we figure out why you tip both your hat and your hand, and then we take a fascinating look at why people use the seemingly illogical phrase...

656 - ‘Relapse’ or ‘Recur’? 'Kneeled' or 'Knelt.' ’Methinks.’

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have a Quick and Dirty Tip about the difference between the words “relapse” and “recur,” another Quick and Dirty Tip about the di...

655 - ‘Myriad’ or ‘Myriad Of’? What Is a Run-On Sentence?

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about the controversy over "a myriad of" and (clutch your pearls!) "myriads" and explain why a run-on sentence isn't just a really ...

654 - 'Stint' or 'Stent'? How to Pronounce 'Coyote.'

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I give you a memory trick--based on an amazing story from history--for remembering the difference between "stint" and "stent...

653 - How to Use an Asterisk. Journaling.

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we learn the ins and outs of using an asterisk and talk about the many ways to keep a journal. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https://www.you...

652 - ‘Purposely' or 'Purposefully'? Yule.

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Grammar Girl podcast, I help you stop misusing "purposefully" and delve into the history of yuletide. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL You...

651 - 'Capitulate' or 'Recapitulate'? Colons.

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we investigate why "capitulate" and "recapitulate" have such different meanings when they seem so similar, and we revie...

650 - 'Wreaked' or 'Wrought'? 'Crescendo.' Could We Understand Aliens?

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we'll explore the difference between "wreaked" and "wrought," learn a trick to never misuse or misspell "crescendo...