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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...

649 - 'Ado' or 'Adieu'? Pronouns and Antecedents

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we'll tease apart the ado/adieu eggcorn and make some funny sentences using pronoun/antecedent errors. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL YouTube: https:/...

648 - Does Your Language Influence How You Think?

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis claims that the language you speak determines the way you think. It's been widely debunked, but we go through some studies ...

647 - Pronoun Order. ‘Flier’ or ‘Flyer.’ The Plural of ‘Mouse.’

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have a Quick and Dirty Tip about pronouns and how you should order them, another Quick and Dirty Tip about how to spell “flyer” (or i...

646 - 'Blond' or 'Blonde'? How 'Trolloping' Became a Word.

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why we have two ways to spell "blond(e)"? Also, I share some fascinating American frontier history that reveals how "trolloping...

645 - Interview with New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a special show. I interview Courtney Summers, the author of the New York Times best-selling novel "Sadie," and learn what it wa...

644 - 'Sit' or 'Set'? Monster Names.

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, teaching a dog to sit can help you remember "sit" versus "set," and we get ready for Halloween with words that come fro...

643 - ‘In the Limelight.’ ‘A’ or ‘An’?

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we figure out why we say people are "in the limelight," and we explain the rules for using "a" and "an"--many...

642 - 'Regard' Versus 'Regards.' Languages Without Numbers.

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we tease out when to use "regard" and when to use "regards," and we learn about fascinating languages that don't have numbers. FOLLOW GRAMM...

641 - 'Myself.' ‘Get the Skinny.’

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I help people learn how to use the word "myself" (and talk about some interesting dialects) and investigate about why we say we "get the sk...

640 - Can a Screw Screw Itself into a Board? (Middle Voice)

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at an interesting kind of sentence that's written in the "middle voice." FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/...

639 - Great Paragraphs. Falling off the Turnip Truck.

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Go beyond formulaic essay rules and create paragraphs that will hook your readers. Also, we figure out why people say they didn't just fall off the tu...

638 - 'None.' How Pirates Talked.

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some people say only "none is" is right, but we tackle "none are." Plus, we have an extra fun segment about pirate-speak for Talk Like a Pirate Day. F...

637 - ‘MacGyver.’ ‘Semicolons.’

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I talked about "MacGyvering" things, so this week, I explain what I meant. Plus, I talk about one of the most contentious punctua...

636 - 'To Boot.' Duck Tape. 'Can' and 'May.' Pronouns.

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have more evidence that "quick and dirty" is from the Pacific Northwest, why we say "to boot," whether the correct na...

635 - 'Quick and Dirty.' 'Momentarily.' Short Subjects.

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For everyone who has wondered why we're called the "Quick and Dirty Tips" podcast network, I have the origin story. Plus, we'll talk about h...

634 - 'Rack' or 'Wrack'? How to Eliminate Adverbs.

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that "wrack" is a word for seaweed? I didn't! Also, getting rid of adverbs usually improves your writing, but not always. FOLLO...

BONUS: Words for Color

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hear one of my favorite segments from a recent Stitcher Premium bonus episode. These are normally available for only Stitcher Premium subscribers, but...

633 - Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences.

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://faceb...

632 - 'Ask' as a Noun. Ships as 'She.'

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we answer a listener question about "the ask" and look at whether it's OK to call boats, cars, and countries "she." FOLL...

631 - Anniversaries. Conversate.

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 12th anniversary of the Grammar Girl podcast! Or is that the 12-year anniversary? No! In honor of this illustrious event, we look at why peop...

630 - Who Wrote the ABC Song? Shark Idioms!

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about who wrote the alphabet song that helps people learn their ABCs, and we investigate six silly idioms about sharks. #SharkWeek ...

629 - 'Gourmet' or 'Gourmand'? Why July 14 Is Called Bastille Day.

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Bastille Day (July 14), we talk about the difference between a gourmet and a gourmand, and we talk about words the French and English use ...

628 - Why 'Bag' and 'Beg' Sound the same to some people? Does 'Texas' Mean 'Crazy'?

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ll talk about why I pronounce the word “aggravate” in a way that irritated many of you, the difference between “interment” and...

627 - How to Write a Great Cover Letter. 'Kinda' and 'Wanna': Real Words or Not?

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to write a great cover letter. Also, we say "kinda," "wanna," and "gonna," so why don't we write them? FOLLOW GRAMMA...

626 - ‘Aggravate’ Versus ‘Irritate’ What Is a Functional Shift?

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some people say you shouldn't use "aggravate" to mean "irritate" or "annoy." It has to do with the word's origin. Also, ...

625 - ‘Dinner’ or ‘Supper’? How to Write a Thank-You Note

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

‘Dinner’ or ‘Supper’? How to Write a Thank-You Note FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/...

624 - ‘Trooper’ and ‘Trouper.” Why Is It Called a Spelling Bee?

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about the difference between a "trooper" and a "trouper," about why a spelling bee is called a "bee,"...

623 - 'Calvary' or 'Cavalry'? Spelling Bee Interview.

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you have trouble remembering how to pronounce "cavalry," I have a memory trick for you. Plus, if you love the spelling bee (or are just curious abo...

622 - Is a Troop One Person or a Group? Repetition

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is a troop one person or a group, and what's up with obviously repetitive phrases such as "It is what it is"? FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE Troops: http...

621 - ‘Council’ or ‘Counsel’? Direct and Indirect Quotations. Oxymorons.

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

People have been confusing "council" and "counsel" since the 16th century. Sometimes you put single words such as "yes" and "no" in quotation marks, a...

620 - When to Capitalize 'Mom.' In the Doldrums.

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you capitalize "mom" depends on how you are using the word, and did you know that "the doldrums" are an actual location? FOLLOW ALONG ON THE ...

619 - Co-worker. Barefaced and Baldfaced Lies. Mixed Metaphors.

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Co-worker. Barefaced and Baldfaced Lies. Mixed Metaphors. FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE Does Co-Worker Always Take a Hyphen? http://bit.ly/co-worker-hyp...

618 - Jazz and Thunder. Say Your Piece (or Peace)?

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are sports team names singular or plural? Do you say your piece or say your peace? FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE http://bit.ly/sports-teams http://bit.l...

617 - 'Lay' and 'Lie.' 'Grill' and 'Grille.' 'Warsh.'

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about why people say "warsh" instead of "wash"(it's called in the intrusive R), about why we have two spellings for the word that s...

616 - The Prodigal Tongue. Odoriferous. Battle Royale.

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have a delightful excerpt from Lynne Murphy's new book "The Prodigal Tongue" about the differences between British and American...

615 - Humor with Adverbs. Noisome. Receipts. Case Quarters.

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about how adverbs can be squishy in what they modify and how that can lead to funny double meanings, about the difference between &...

614 - Illeism. Named For or After? Misinformation and Disinformation.

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When famous characters or people like Hercule Poirot and LeBron James refer to themselves by their own name, it's called illeism, and it can actually ...

613 - Dictionary.com Starts Defining Emoji (an interview with Jane Solomon)

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dictionary.com has added emoji definitions to its site, and I have an interview with the lexicographer behind the decision, Jane Solomon. Emoji are a ...

612 - The Pin/Pen Merger. American. 'Half-Staff' or 'Half-Mast'?

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about why some people say "pin" and "pen" the same way, why citizens of the United States call themselves &quot...

611 - Pudding. "There Are" Sentences. Winning Limerick

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about why we say "the proof is in the pudding," why "there are" sentences can be so confusing (what the heck is...

610 - Top 10 Grammar Myths. How 13 Dog Breeds Got Their Names.

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrate National Grammar Day (March 4) by forsaking these common language myths. Also, enter our limerick contest and we might read your limerick in...

609 - Pull Idioms. Surprising Food Names. Dillydally.

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You're sure to be surprised by the origin of at least one of these idioms that use the word "pull." Plus, we talk about foods that get their...

608 - Dilly Dilly. How Many Prepositions Can You Put in a Row?

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look a sentence from "Cannery Row" and wonder how it can have so many prepositions in a row, and we find the origin of "d...

607 - Brainstorming. Call Out Sick? Synesis.

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about tricks to help you get started writing a new essay, article, or novel; whether it's wrong to say you "call out sick&quot...

606 - Levidromes, Tom Swifty Jokes, and new OED Words.

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Levidromes, Tom Swifty Jokes, and new OED Words. Plus, how "phony" is related to a jewel con. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.co...

605 - A Homophone Error at the SAG Awards. Lectern or Podium? Capitalizing Award Names

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How a homophone mix up led to Judi Dench bread jokes. Also, the difference between a lectern, a podium, and a dais, and a Quick and Dirty Tip about ca...

BONUS: Introducing Launch

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm excited to share a bonus clip from a new podcast called Launch. Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Few follow through. W...

604 - Origin of 'Gerrymandering.' Is 'Data' Singular or Plural?

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the origin of the word "gerrymander" and dive into the debate about whether "data" is singular or plural (or ...

603 - Words of the Year, Why You Shouldn't Use 'Eskimo,' 'Canon' or 'Cannon'?

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I apologize for using the word "Eskimo," go through all the interesting 2017 words of the year, and give you a tip to remember the differenc...

601 - 'Based In' or 'Based Out Of.' Omitting 'That'

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Based on, based off, based in, based out of...people are changing the way they use prepositions with "based." Also, people can get overzealous about d...

600 - How to Pronounce 'Caramel.' Sports Idioms

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been pronouncing "caramel" wrong your whole life? Also, we discuss interesting sports idioms including "in the crosshairs,&quo...

599 - Delicious English Words (Chocolate, Guacamole) with Aztec Roots

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate, guacamole, and more yummy words we get from Aztec languages. Also, why "lock, stock, and barrel" means "all of it" and ...

598 - Gifting and Regifting. Take a Decision.

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is "gifting" a word, and is regifting rude? Also, do you "take" a decision or "make" a decision? FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/gramm...

597 - Eskimo Words for Snow. Write a Book!

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I bust the myth that Inuit have hundreds of words for snow, and I share an excerpt from Jack Gantos' new book "Writing Radar" that will help...

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