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1123. This week, we talk with author and self-described “word freak” Stefan Fatsis about his book "Unabridged." He shares his experience embedding at Merriam-Webster to become a lexicographer, sharing the contrast between the company's 1940s headquarters and the modern digital bu ... Show More

1122. This week, we look at two subtle but persistent differences between American and British English: why Americans say "math" and Brits say "maths," and why Americans are "in the hospital" while Brits are "in hospital." Then, we look at the historical meaning of the word "spen ... Show More

1121. This week, we talk with Jess Zafarris about her book “Useless Etymology.” We look at three ways she says etymology gives you superpowers. We also look at the origins of simple words and learn why “girl” didn't always mean a female child, the unexpected historical figures be ... Show More

Fashionable? Fashionably? Learn how to use adjectives and adverbs. 

Fashionable? Fashionably? Learn how to use adjectives and adverbs. 

Interested or interesting? Which adjective do you use? We discuss -ing and -ed adjectives 

Do you know how to put adjectives in the right order? We can help. 

Use adjective after linking verbs 

We explain how some adjectives end in either -ic or -ical, depending on their meaning.