886. The delightful Ellen Jovin of the Grammar Table (you may have seen her sitting on the street answering grammar questions in your city) joined me to talk about her new book, "Rebel with a Clause," what possessed her to set up the Grammar Table in the first place, why Twitter is vastly better than Facebook for doing language polls, and more.
Nov 25
The sinful fork (and other dinner-table surprises)
<p>1136. This week, we go full Thanksgiving, talking about the origin of butter knives, forks, and more. You'll love all the tidbits you can share with your family or friends during dinner.</p><p>🔗 <strong>Share your familect recording via </strong><a href="https://www.speakpipe ... Show More
14m 49s
Nov 20
Why print dictionaries still matter, with Peter Sokolowski
<p>1135. This week, we talk with Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, about the new print 12th Collegiate Dictionary. We look at why print still matters, how the dictionary used lookup data to decide which words to drop (least looked-up compounds), and the import ... Show More
35m 31s
Sep 2021
How Language Evolves (with Grammar Girl)
We're joined this week by Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her show Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript availabl ... Show More
23m 20s
Jan 2025
#309 Emphasising with Cleft Sentences
<p>Cleft Sentences are an area of English grammar that is used in daily conversation, but isn't often taught. <br/><br/>I don't know many things, but what I am knowledgable about is English! (There's an example!)<br/><br/>In this episode, I first explain two of the ... Show More
37m 1s
Oct 3
895 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Using Jazz Up Make Something More Exciting
Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday, with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. Today’s phrasal verb is jazz up.<br /><br />W ... Show More
1m 46s
Mar 2025
Expanded Love: The New Paradigm of Dating, Relationships & Life!
<p>The first episode of Season 3 of The New Truth Podcast with Kate! If you are feeling like any facet of your life is out of alignment, this episode is for you! It is an invitation to take full responsibility for your truths, your life, your relationships and also will illuminat ... Show More
33m 42s
Sep 5
871 - 6 Casual Phrases To Sound Natural In English
You wanna sound more natural in English? I’m on it. You want me to teach that kind of lesson? Yeah, will do. You need my help to speak better? Gotcha. Today, that’s what we’re all about here!<br /><br />In real conversation, we use more relaxed, casual phrases — and they’re often ... Show More
8m 30s
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