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How to write photo captions. The real difference between ‘immigrate’ and ‘emigrate.’ Ko Pha-ngan'd
Episode 1071
1071. Is it "Taylor and I" or "Taylor and me"? We explain why photo captions follow their own grammar rules. Then, we explore the subtle difference b…
1 year, 2 months ago
The hidden techniques behind well-paced fiction, with Joshua Essoe
Episode 1070
1070. Fiction editor Joshua Essoe explains the hidden techniques behind pacing in storytelling. Learn how good pacing shapes reader engagement, why w…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why don't we say the L in 'walk'? Never use 'always.' PABST
Episode 1069
1069. Have you ever wondered why we have silent L's in words like "walk" and "half"? Those questions lead us to L-vocalization, spelling pronunciatio…
1 year, 3 months ago
Exploring slang, AI ghost words, and language change, with Heddwen Newton
Episode 1068
1068. Did Yosemite Sam ever actually say "tarnation"? What’s "fridgescaping," and why is it trending? And why is AI filling the internet with nonsens…
1 year, 3 months ago
What’s wrong with "'til"? Why tiny words control conversations. How many cookies?
Episode 1067
1067. Think "'til" is a valid alternative to "until"? Think again! We learn about the difference between "till" and "until" and why many style guides…
1 year, 3 months ago
The best punctuation book, period, with June Casagrande
Episode 1066
1066. Do you really need that comma? Should your dashes have spaces? Is there ever just one "right" way to punctuate? June Casagrande, author of "The…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why we say ‘OK.’ How tea shaped English slang. Poetry winner
Episode 1065
1065. Is it "OK" or "okay"? We look at the surprising history of one of the world’s most recognized English words and how a 19th-century election cam…
1 year, 3 months ago
Behind the scenes of Wikipedia: editing, accuracy, and notability, with Jonathan Rick
Episode 1064
1064. Is Wikipedia the last refuge on online truth? With AI-generated content and misinformation spreading online, Wikipedia is growing in esteem, bu…
1 year, 3 months ago
How did our holidays become so 'corny'? Why do some words have accent marks in English? Cubby hole
Episode 1063
1063. Why is it called "corned beef" when there’s no corn involved? We look at how the word "corn" evolved to mean different things over time. Then, …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why kids can't read (and what we can do about it), with Kate Crist
Episode 1062
1062. Did you know that 21% of U.S. adults struggle with basic literacy? In this eye-opening episode, literacy specialist Kate Crist talks about the …
1 year, 3 months ago