أفضل بودكاسات Grammar Tips (2024)

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

1d ago28:46

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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

4d ago16:18

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1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

9d ago51:34

51:34

1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

11d ago16:50

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1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

16d ago34:42

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1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

18d ago13:51

13:51

1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

25d ago14:49

14:49

1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

1M ago16:33

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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

1M ago15:54

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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…

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The Vita English Podcast: Stories, Grammar Tips, Vocabulary, and Idioms for Language Learners

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

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