If you speak a second or third language, you may remember the first time you dreamed in that new tongue. But does this milestone mean you’re actually fluent? And a couple’s dispute over the word regret: Say you wish you’d been able to meet Albert Einstein. Can you regret that the two of you never met, or is there a better word for a situation over which you ... Show More
May 19
Bean Counting - 19 May 2025
In the 1920’s, Americans were warned of a new danger sweeping across the country. This menace that harmed people’s health, ruined minds, and threatened marriages. The culprit? The national obsession with a new form of entertainment: crossword puzzles. Plus: why are accountants re ... Show More
53m 45s
Jul 2024
Nepo Babies, Drunchies + Summer of Alisha
On this episode of Pretty Basic, we are back and plotting the ultimate reality TV crossover— trying to get Alisha on Love Island. Meanwhile, Remi recounts her hilarious and somewhat TMI adventures in looking after Alisha’s lady bits. Ever wonder what the price of internet fame is ... Show More
1h 14m
May 16
First Steps to Fluency: How Young Learners Become Independent Readers with Virginia Quinn Mooney
Episode 226In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highlights the significan ... Show More
39m 5s