There are lots of Englishes out there, but the way we approach varieties of English sets learners up to fail. How do we combat language…
We’re talking words, and no one has a way with words like Grant Barrett. He’s here to tell us what it’s like at Dictionary.com, and…
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The American Dialect Society Word of the Year has been chosen — and it’s a wonderful and terrible pick! Depending on who you’re talking to. In…
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Our listeners have voted, and here are all the words! Which were our top Words of the Week? Which were the worst? And what did…
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On this momentous episode, we look back on all the words that made our year. Like, all of them. Including some from other languages. Many…
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