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This week, I have more evidence that "quick and dirty" is from the Pacific Northwest, why we say "to boot," whether the correct name is "duct tape" or "duck tape," whether it's really wrong to say "Can I go to the bathroom," and an excerpt from an interview with June Casagrande about pronouns.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://TakeCareOf.com (offer code GRAMMAR)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://bit.ly/grammarwebinarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For everyone who has wondered why we're called the "Quick and Dirty Tips" podcast network, I have the origin story. Plus, we'll talk about how annoyed you should get when people use "momentarily" to mean "in a moment" and why you should favor shorter subjects and backload your sentences.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://blinkist.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://bit.ly/grammarwebinarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that "wrack" is a word for seaweed? I didn't! Also, getting rid of adverbs usually improves your writing, but not always.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://bit.ly/grammarwebinarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear one of my favorite segments from a recent Stitcher Premium bonus episode. These are normally available for only Stitcher Premium subscribers, but we want you to see what you're missing! Subscribe to Grammar Girl at Stitcher Premium and use the code GRAMMAR for a free month to get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes as well as premium content from other podcasts such as Freakonomics and Tell Me Something I Don't Know.Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/fascinating-words-for-colors-and-the-battle-of-magentaCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://bombas.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://bit.ly/grammarwebinarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we answer a listener question about "the ask" and look at whether it's OK to call boats, cars, and countries "she."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://blinkist.com/grammarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 12th anniversary of the Grammar Girl podcast! Or is that the 12-year anniversary? No! In honor of this illustrious event, we look at why people say they "conversate" and why they may want to think twice about it.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://bombas.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)TED Talks DailyGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGRAMMAR GIRL IS PART OF THE QUICK AND DIRTY TIPS PODCAST NETWORK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about who wrote the alphabet song that helps people learn their ABCs, and we investigate six silly idioms about sharks. #SharkWeekFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://babbel.com/GG (offer code GG)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGRAMMAR GIRL IS PART OF THE QUICK AND DIRTY TIPS PODCAST NETWORK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to insult each other.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://blinkist.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 “internment,” and why Norwegians use the word "Texas" to mean “wild” or “crazy.”FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://babbel.com/GG (offer code GG)http://bombas.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to write a great cover letter. Also, we say "kinda," "wanna," and "gonna," so why don't we write them?FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://magoosh.com (offer code GRAMMAR)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 people use "invite" as a noun?FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)http://blinkist.com/grammarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Dinner’ or ‘Supper’? How to Write a Thank-You Note FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl YouTube: http://youtube.com/thegrammargirl SPONSORS The Splendid Table Podcast http://awaytravel.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR) http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR) GRAMMAR POP iOS GAME Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPad For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPop GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 "bee" idioms.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://babbel.com/GG (offer code GG)http://magoosh.com (offer code GRAMMAR)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about how it works), I have a great interview with Paige Kimble, the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORSThe Splendid Table Podcasthttp://audible.com/GG or text GG to 500-500.http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a troop one person or a group, and what's up with obviously repetitive phrases such as "It is what it is"?FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITETroops: http://bit.ly/troop-troopsRepetition: http://bit.ly/drink-drink FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://magoosh.com (use the promo code GRAMMAR)http://babbel.com/GG (use the promo code GG)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (use the promo code GRAMMAR)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People have been confusing "council" and "counsel" since the 16th century. Sometimes you put single words such as "yes" and "no" in quotation marks, and sometimes you don't. We investigate three weird oxymorons: "bridegroom," "spendthrift," and "fail-safe."FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE'Council' or 'Counsel'? http://bit.ly/council-counselDirect and Indirect Quotations: http://bit.ly/direct-quotationOxymorons: http://bit.ly/odd-oxymoronsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://magoosh.com (use the promo code GRAMMAR)http://casper.com/savings (expires May 29)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you capitalize "mom" depends on how you are using the word, and did you know that "the doldrums" are an actual location? FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITECapitalizing "Mom": http://bit.ly/capitalize-momIn the Doldrums: http://bit.ly/in-the-doldrumsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://magoosh.com (use the promo code GRAMMAR)http://storyworth.com/grammar (use the promo code GRAMMAR)http://stitcherpremium.com/grammarGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-worker. Barefaced and Baldfaced Lies. Mixed Metaphors.FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEDoes Co-Worker Always Take a Hyphen? http://bit.ly/co-worker-hyphenBarefaced or Baldfaced Lie? http://bit.ly/barefaced-baldfacedMixed Metaphors: http://bit.ly/mixed-metaphorsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://juicebeauty.com/grammar (use the promo code GRAMMAR20)http://magoosh.com (use the promo code GRAMMAR)GRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are sports team names singular or plural? Do you say your piece or say your peace?FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEhttp://bit.ly/sports-teamshttp://bit.ly/say-your-pieceFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://juicebeauty.com/grammar (use the promo code Grammar20)http://mrclean.com/grammargirlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about why people say "warsh" instead of "wash"(it's called in the intrusive R), about why we have two spellings for the word that sounds like "grill," and how to remember the difference between "lay" and "lie." FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE 'Lay' and 'Lie' http://bit.ly/layLie 'Grill' and 'Grille' http://bit.ly/grill-grille 'Warsh' http://bit.ly/wash-warsh FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl SPONSORS http://juicebeauty.com/grammar (use the promo code Grammar20) http://mrclean.com/grammargirl GRAMMAR POP iOS GAME Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPad For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPop GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I have a delightful excerpt from Lynne Murphy's new book "The Prodigal Tongue" about the differences between British and American English, a tip about words for smells, and a tidbit about the term "battle royale."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlSPONSORShttp://juicebeauty.com/grammar (use the promo code Grammar20)http://mrclean.com/grammargirlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about how adverbs can be squishy in what they modify and how that can lead to funny double meanings, about the difference between "noisy" and "noisome," about why people say they "have the receipts," and about the meaning and origin of "case quarter."FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE:Adverbs: http://bit.ly/funnyAdverbsNoisome: http://bit.ly/NoisomeReceipts: http://bit.ly/TheReceiptsCase Quarter: http://bit.ly/CaseQuarterFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When famous characters or people like Hercule Poirot and LeBron James refer to themselves by their own name, it's called illeism, and it can actually be a useful psychological technique. Then, we explore the difference between being named for someone and named after someone. Finally, we use a carrot hoax from World War II to explain the difference between misinformation and disinformation.FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE:Illeism: http://bit.ly/illeismNamed For or After: http://bit.ly/named-for-afterMisinformation and Disinformation: http://bit.ly/dis-misFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dictionary.com has added emoji definitions to its site, and I have an interview with the lexicographer behind the decision, Jane Solomon. Emoji are a lot more linguistically complex than you may imagine. Plus, I remind you of the difference between "aw" and "awe" and the origin that will help you use "awe" especially well.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about why some people say "pin" and "pen" the same way, why citizens of the United States call themselves "Americans" when other people live on the American continent too, and why flags can be flown at half-mast or half-staff. FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEThe Pin/Pen Merger http://bit.ly/pin-pen-merger'American' http://bit.ly/demonyms'Half-Staff' and 'Half-Mast' http://bit.ly/half-mast-staffFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about why we say "the proof is in the pudding," why "there are" sentences can be so confusing (what the heck is the subject in such as sentence?), and read the winning limerick from the ACES National Grammar Day limerick contest.FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE'The Proof Is in the Pudding' http://bit.ly/ProofPudding'There Are' Sentences http://bit.ly/expletiveSentencesFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POP iOS GAMEOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopSALE: GRAMMAR GIRL'S NYT BESTSELLER IS CURRENTLY ON SALE AS AN E-BOOK FOR ONLY $2.99BARNES & NOBLE http://bit.ly/2F8WuRuAMAZON http://amzn.to/2ozVfArThank you to Ellen Hendriksen of the Savvy Psychologist podcast for being the voice of this week's show! https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate National Grammar Day (March 4) by forsaking these common language myths. Also, enter our limerick contest and we might read your limerick in the next Grammar Girl podcast. (Details: http://bit.ly/ACES_limerick2018). Also, some dog breed names are obvious ("retriever," anyone?), but we have the origin of 13 that are more mysterious. FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITE GRAMMAR MYTHS http://bit.ly/grammarTop10 DOG BREEDS http://bit.ly/dogBreedNames FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPad For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPop GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Thank you to Ellen Hendriksen of the Savvy Psychologist podcast for being the voice of this week's show! https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're sure to be surprised by the origin of at least one of these idioms that use the word "pull." Plus, we talk about foods that get their names from the dish in which they're cooked and the difference between "dilly dilly" and "dillydally."FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEPULL IDIOMS http://bit.ly/PullIdiomsFOOD NAMES http://bit.ly/NamesFromPansDILLYDALLY http://bit.ly/DillydallyFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPadFor iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look a sentence from "Cannery Row" and wonder how it can have so many prepositions in a row, and we find the origin of "dilly dilly."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about tricks to help you get started writing a new essay, article, or novel; whether it's wrong to say you "call out sick"; and what's up with a grammatical concept called "synesis" that can let you break some rules.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Levidromes, Tom Swifty Jokes, and new OED Words. Plus, how "phony" is related to a jewel con.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a homophone mix up led to Judi Dench bread jokes. Also, the difference between a lectern, a podium, and a dais, and a Quick and Dirty Tip about capitalizing award names. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm excited to share a bonus clip from a new podcast called Launch. Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Few follow through. What does it take to take that from dream to reality? Screenwriter John August (Go, Big Fish, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) sought to find out as he tackled something he’d only ever dreamed of: writing a novel. From Wondery, this is a show about putting something out into the world. How will it turn out? You’ll know when we do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the origin of the word "gerrymander" and dive into the debate about whether "data" is singular or plural (or both).FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I apologize for using the word "Eskimo," go through all the interesting 2017 words of the year, and give you a tip to remember the difference between "canon" and "cannon." SPONSOR: Visit http://audible.com/GG or text GG to 500-500 to start your 30-day trial and get a free audiobook. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Based on, based off, based in, based out of...people are changing the way they use prepositions with "based." Also, people can get overzealous about deleting every "that" they can find in a sentence. Here's why you need it sometimes. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page THE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDG Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been pronouncing "caramel" wrong your whole life? Also, we discuss interesting sports idioms including "in the crosshairs," "jump the gun," and "slam dunk."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chocolate, guacamole, and more yummy words we get from Aztec languages. Also, why "lock, stock, and barrel" means "all of it" and what it has to do with Sir Walter Scott.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/delicious-english-words-chocolate-guacamole-aztec-rootsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is "gifting" a word, and is regifting rude? Also, do you "take" a decision or "make" a decision? FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page THE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDG Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I bust the myth that Inuit have hundreds of words for snow, and I share an excerpt from Jack Gantos' new book "Writing Radar" that will help you pledge to write a book.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While you're planning your Thanksgiving side dishes, enjoy a segment about English "side" words. Plus, what is a bailiwick?FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I debate what the plural of "Batman" should be (it's not straightforward!) and explore why the language of Shakespeare is hard to understand, even if you're smart.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the origin of English (and other languages) all the way back to the language known as Proto-Indo-European.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about the difference between "sofa," "couch," and all the other words for that piece of furniture. Plus, to get in the mood for Halloween, we explore four idioms about skeletons.SPONSORhttp://topcashback.com/grammarFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about the difference between "cannot," "can not," "can't," and (horrors!) "cant." Plus, in honor of Halloween, we reveal the origin of three idioms about death. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl SPONSORS http://topcashback.com/grammar http://blinkist.com/grammar GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page THE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDG Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to avoid the worst apologies (the "if" apology, the passive voice apology, the reverse apology, and the florid fauxpology) and write a good apology letter.THE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGGRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I talk about what's up with the weird apostrophe in "Ruth's Chris Steak House" and where we get placeholder names like "thingamajig" and "doohickey."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGRAMMAR POPOptimized for iPad:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4For all iOS Devices:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageTHE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDGSPONSORShttp://magoosh.com offer code: GRAMMARhttp://barkbox.com/grammarGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I talk about why we mimic accents, about how to pronounce "espresso," about interesting idioms that include the number six. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP Optimized for iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For all iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page THE GRAMMAR DAILY 2018 CALENDAR http://amzn.to/2f8jPDG SPONSORS http://babbel.com/grammar offer code: GRAMMAR http://blinkist.com/grammar Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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