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<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

<p>1134. This week, we look at the poetic power of personification (the language quirk that gives human traits to nonhuman things) and why style guides advise against using it for AI. Then, we look at the different names for common sayings, defining a proverb and breaking down th ... Show More

<p>1133. This week, crossword pro Natan Last talks about his book "Across the Universe." We look at the technical and cultural differences between American and British puzzle styles and the secrets that will surprise you about how clues are written and edited. We also look at "cr ... Show More

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

<p><b>E185: </b>🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners seeking to enhance their language skills. <br/><br/>👩 In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsay McMahon, co-host of <b>All Ears English</b> ... Show More

Join Tr. Tim on a thrilling journey through Grammar Land as we unravel the mysteries of using "I" and "Me" correctly! Perfect for young ESL learners, this episode of "Adventures in Grammar" combines engaging stories, fun sound effects, and interactive games to help children maste ... Show More

Many of us struggled with the Old English poem “Beowulf” in high school. But what if you could actually hear “Beowulf” in the English of today? There’s a new translation by Maria Dahvana Headley that uses contemporary language and even internet slang to create a fresh take on thi ... Show More

<p><b>E262: </b>🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I&apos;m Anna, your host, and today we&apos;re delving into a topic that&apos;s both ubiquitous and often tiptoed around: age.<br/><br ... Show More

<p><b>E192: </b>🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I&apos;m your host, Anna, and today we&apos;re diving into the world of books as we celebrate<b><em> World Book Day</em></b> on Th ... Show More

Even if you’re not a writer — or even in a sort of work where you create — you’ll find wisdom and inspiration in Andrea's life lessons she's learned from writing. And because I wrote about podcasts I’m currently into, in this chat I’m talking about the beauty and necessity of sil ... Show More

<p>Thirty-five years ago the space shuttle, Challenger malfunctioned on lift-off. Millions of American school children watched as the event happened live. I was not one of them, but I remember the exact moment my fourth-grade teacher told me of the disaster. It is a day I will ne ... Show More