921. Taxes, and the words for them, go back all the way to ancient Egypt. Plus, I have much more to tell you about the phrase "I am sufficiently suffoncified"! It's an especially fun week on the Grammar Girl podcast.
Yesterday
The ‘Tale of Two Dictionaries,’ with Peter Sokolowski
1169. In this bonus segment, originally released in November, we look at Peter Sokolowski's "Tale of Two Dictionaries," tracing the word "dictionary" back to a 16th-century Latin work by a monk named Calepino. We look at how this original source led to the first monolingual dicti ... Show More
22m 58s
Mar 17
Why leprechauns are shoemakers. The March equinox versus the vernal equinox.
1168. This week, we look at the word "leprechaun" and its surprisingly wild origin story involving shoemaking, ancient Rome, and wolf-men. Then we look at the word "equinox": its Chaucer connection, the newer word "equilux," and why the first point of Aries is actually in Pisces ... Show More
13m 11s
Mar 12
'Mini' and 'factoid' don't mean what you think, with Jess Zafarris
1167. In this bonus segment that originally ran for Grammarpaloozians last October, we look at the surprising true origins of words that often fool people. We explore why "miniature" originally referred to a red color and not a size; the true, non-factual meaning of "factoid"; an ... Show More
13m 20s
Jul 2024
Bitesize Episode 83 - Behind the Words: The Etymology of British Phrases
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, host Charlie wraps up "The Mystery of the Crimson Manor," revealing that Clarissa, facing financial woes, stole the jewel with the butler's help ... Show More
20m 48s
Feb 2024
[313] Train-Themed Idioms: A Train of Thought | Off The Rails and More
In this episode, we're delving into more train-related idioms that native English speakers love to use. Whether you're at work, chilling with friends, or just hanging out, these expressions add some fun flair to your conversations. Join me as we break down phrases like "a train o ... Show More
13m 4s
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
Jun 2024
Bitesize Episode 82 - Pt. 3 - The Mystery of the Crimson Manor: An AI-Enhanced Narrative
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, host Charlie wraps up "The Mystery of the Crimson Manor," revealing that Clarissa, facing financial woes, stole the jewel with the butler's help ... Show More
17m 37s