902. Language reflects culture, so it's no surprise that giving thanks hundreds of years ago was different from giving thanks today. We have the fascinating history. And then, since "Thanksgiving" is a gerund, we looked at all the interesting things you can do with gerunds in general.
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Scrabble strategy and tournament culture, with John Chew
1153. This week, we look at the high-stakes world of Scrabble tournaments with John Chew, head of the North American Scrabble Players Association. We look at the strict etiquette of the tile bag, why professional players count tiles, and how the official word list is managed for ... Show More
45m 19s
Jan 15
Building the Online Etymology Dictionary, with Doug Harper
1151. This week, we look at the deep history of words with Doug Harper, creator of Etymonline. We look at the "gravitational" link between digging a grave and having a grave problem, the surprising 1839 origin of "OK," and why some of our favorite word stories are actually "folk ... Show More
33m 50s
May 2024
How Can We Be More Effective With Language?
Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words ... Show More
53m 20s
Jul 2022
#109 Ellen Jovin on “The Grammar Table”
Creator and proprietor of The Grammar Table, Ellen Jovin, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about traveling the country to discuss grammar, learning the languages of New York, and finding joy in learning grammar.Featured ResourcesRebel with a ClausePatreon Extended Ep ... Show More
47m 53s
1152. This week, we look at what a baker's dozen is and why it's actually 13. We also look at other "dozen" phrases, like "devil's dozen" and "banker's dozen." Finally, we tackle the inconsistency of making words that end in O plural, from "tomatoes" to "rodeos."🔗 Share your fam ... Show More
<p><b>E143:</b> 🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, your go-to resource for English learners at intermediate to advanced levels! 🎧 I'm your host, Anna, and today we're embarking on an <em>extraordinary </em>journey.<br/><br/>👥 As we explore what m ... Show More
<p><b>E187:</b> 🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b> with me, your host, Anna! We're kicking off a new week here as you tune in to <b>Week 17, Day 1 </b>of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>, where we embark on a journey to enhance your vocabulary with five ne ... Show More
<p><b>E288: </b>🎙️ Welcome to<b> The English Like a Native Podcast </b>with me, your host, Anna! Tune in for <b>Week 31, Day 4</b> of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>, where we boost your vocabulary and hone your listening skills with five enriching words each weekday.<br/><br/>⚫ ... Show More
<p><b>E183:</b> 🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, where each episode is a step towards enhancing your English proficiency! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned in to <b>Week 16, Day 4</b> of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>. Join me as we delve int ... Show More
<p><b>E180:</b> 🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b> with me, Anna! Tune in to <b>Week 16, Day 1</b> of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>, where we boost your active vocabulary with five new words every weekday.<br/><br/>🌟 Today's list kicks off with "t ... Show More
