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629 - 'Gourmet' or 'Gourmand'? Why July 14 Is Called Bastille Day.
Episode 629
In honor of Bastille Day (July 14), we talk about the difference between a gourmet and a gourmand, and we talk about words the French and English use…
8 years, 1 month ago
628 - Why 'Bag' and 'Beg' Sound the same to some people? Does 'Texas' Mean 'Crazy'?
Episode 628
This week, we’ll talk about why I pronounce the word “aggravate” in a way that irritated many of you, the difference between “interment” and “internm…
8 years, 1 month ago
627 - How to Write a Great Cover Letter. 'Kinda' and 'Wanna': Real Words or Not?
Episode 627
How to write a great cover letter. Also, we say "kinda," "wanna," and "gonna," so why don't we write them?
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8 years, 2 months ago
626 - ‘Aggravate’ Versus ‘Irritate’ What Is a Functional Shift?
Episode 626
Some people say you shouldn't use "aggravate" to mean "irritate" or "annoy." It has to do with the word's origin. Also, does it irritate you when peo…
8 years, 2 months ago
625 - ‘Dinner’ or ‘Supper’? How to Write a Thank-You Note
Episode 625
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8 years, 2 months ago
624 - ‘Trooper’ and ‘Trouper.” Why Is It Called a Spelling Bee?
Episode 624
This week, we talk about the difference between a "trooper" and a "trouper," about why a spelling bee is called a "bee," and about a bunch of other "…
8 years, 2 months ago
623 - 'Calvary' or 'Cavalry'? Spelling Bee Interview.
Episode 623
If you have trouble remembering how to pronounce "cavalry," I have a memory trick for you. Plus, if you love the spelling bee (or are just curious ab…
8 years, 2 months ago
622 - Is a Troop One Person or a Group? Repetition
Episode 622
Is a troop one person or a group, and what's up with obviously repetitive phrases such as "It is what it is"?
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8 years, 3 months ago
621 - ‘Council’ or ‘Counsel’? Direct and Indirect Quotations. Oxymorons.
Episode 621
People have been confusing "council" and "counsel" since the 16th century. Sometimes you put single words such as "yes" and "no" in quotation marks, …
8 years, 3 months ago
620 - When to Capitalize 'Mom.' In the Doldrums.
Episode 620
Whether you capitalize "mom" depends on how you are using the word, and did you know that "the doldrums" are an actual location?
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8 years, 3 months ago