Grammar Lab Grammar Lab

Title: Irregardless: Understanding Its Usage and ControversyWelcome to Grammar Lab, where we unravel the threads of the English language to help you weave more effective communication. Each episode, we explore the fascinating intricacies of grammar and usage to make you a more confident speaker and writer.
Today, we're stepping into a linguistic quagmire—get ready to discuss the word “irregardless”—a term that stirs up controversy among grammar enthusiasts. So, keep listening as we unpack its tangled history and discuss how to use it—or not—in everyday language.
If you have questions or themes that you would like for us to address in the horoscope, please get in touch at grammarlab@pagepods.com.
To stay up to date on the latest episodes and for show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter at https://grammarlab.pagepods.com.

Title: Who vs. That: Referring to People vs. ThingsWelcome to Grammar Lab, where we make grammar fun, accessible, and relevant. I’m Abby, and as always, I'm here to help you navigate the nuances of the English language.
And I’m Jack, helping you dissect sentences and clarify communication with ease. Today, we’re delving into a common conundrum: when to use 'who' and when 'that' is more appropriate, especially in reference to people and things. Curious to know more? Keep listening, and we'll decode it together.
If you have questions or themes that you would like for us to address in the horoscope, please get in touch at grammarlab@pagepods.com.
To stay up to date on the latest episodes and for show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter at https://grammarlab.pagepods.com.

Title: Unthaw vs. "Thaw": Understanding the RedundancyWelcome to Grammar Lab, where we explore the intricacies of the English language to make you a more effective communicator. I'm Abby, your guide through the linguistic puzzles that perplex even native speakers.
Have you ever pulled a steak out of the freezer and said, "I need to unthaw this for dinner"? If so, you're in for a surprise. Stick around as we defrost the mystery behind "unthaw" versus "thaw".
If you have questions or themes that you would like for us to address in the horoscope, please get in touch at grammarlab@pagepods.com.
To stay up to date on the latest episodes and for show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter at https://grammarlab.pagepods.com.

Title: Sneaked vs. "Snuck": Which is Acceptable?”speaker1:Hello, dear listeners, and welcome to another episode of Grammar Lab, your friendly, informative guide to the quirks and quandaries of the English language. Every week, we dissect the dos and don'ts to help you navigate the world of grammar with more confidence!
speaker2:Today, we're delving into a stealthy pair of words that often creep into our conversations and our writings. Have you ever second-guessed yourself while writing the past tense of "sneak"? Is it "sneaked" or "snuck"? Stick around, and we’ll uncover the mystery together.
If you have questions or themes that you would like for us to address in the horoscope, please get in touch at grammarlab@pagepods.com.
To stay up to date on the latest episodes and for show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter at https://grammarlab.pagepods.com.

Title: Raise vs. "Rise": Transitive vs. Intransitivespeaker1:Hello, language enthusiasts, and welcome back to Grammar Lab, where we distill the complexities of the English language into easy sips of knowledge. I'm your host for today, ready to guide you through another fascinating exploration of grammar.
speaker2:And I'm your co-host, here to help make sense of those pesky grammar rules. Today, we're rising to the challenge of understanding two often-confused verbs: "raise" and "rise." Is your grammar antenna perking up? Keep listening to find out more.
If you have questions or themes that you would like for us to address in the horoscope, please get in touch at grammarlab@pagepods.com.
To stay up to date on the latest episodes and for show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter at https://grammarlab.pagepods.com.

Title: Nauseous vs. "Nauseated": Who is Feeling Sick?Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we untangle common language mix-ups and help you communicate with clarity. I’m Abby, and each episode we explore the wild and wonderful world of words to help you perfect your English usage.
Hello, listeners! I’m Jack. Today, we're diving into a pesky pair of words that even native speakers often get wrong. Do you say, "I'm nauseous" or "I'm nauseated" when you're feeling sick to your stomach? Keep listening as we explore the ins and outs of these queasy qualifiers.
If you have questions or themes that you would like for us to address in the horoscope, please get in touch at grammarlab@pagepods.com.
To stay up to date on the latest episodes and for show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter at https://grammarlab.pagepods.com.