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.
Feb 26
How 'be like' took over the world, with Sali Tagliamonte
1163. This week, we look at what it’s like to be a "language detective" with Sali Tagliamonte and how she used her own teenagers as a research lab. We look at a 25-year study on how the phrase "be like" became a permanent fixture of English, why the word "very" is suddenly making ... Show More
26m 4s
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
Cleft Sentences are an area of English grammar that is used in daily conversation, but isn't often taught. I don't know many things, but what I am knowledgable about is English! (There's an example!)In this episode, I first explain two of these grammar patterns that you can follo ... Show More
35m 41s
Jun 2024
Episode 454 - It was time to take a break (part 2)
After living in Vietnam for 17 months years, I'm now back in Czechia and in this 2-part episode, I'm going to speak about the experience, my reasons for going back, and consider my next moves. Video from this episode: https://youtu.be/nZRQpUoHBeM _________________________________ ... Show More
59m 20s
Nov 2024
406. I Don't Like Babies
Parenting is a lifelong process, so if you find yourself not loving a certain, that's ok! Today, Jo Piazza gives you the parenting pep talk you might need.
Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance, is on sale now and it’s SO goo ... Show More
5m 1s
Oct 2025
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.When you jazz ... 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
34m 48s
Sep 2025
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!In real conversation, we use more relaxed, casual phrases — and they’re often shorter and ... Show More
8m 30s