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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Quick and Dirty Tips

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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.

    What the Wicked Witch of the West has to do with grammar. Words for walking. Bottleadammit.

    What the Wicked Witch of the West has to do with grammar. Words for walking. Bottleadammit.

    997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse."

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    The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart

    The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart

    994. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's  Children," and "do rag."

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    The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.

    The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.

    995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more.

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    Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick

    Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick

    994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation guide. Whether you're a longtime fan or are new to the series, you'll love Kevin and Scott's stories about the language of "Dune" and its quirky history.

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    The power of sign language in 'Dune.' The words we use for dad. Chee

    The power of sign language in 'Dune.' The words we use for dad. Chee

    993. This week, we cover the strategic use of sign language by the Bene Gesserit in the 'Dune' movies, including its importance in covert communication. Then, we look at the many words for 'father' and their historical and linguistic significance, from early baby talk to more formal terms for adults.

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    The crossword craze — now and then — with Ben Zimmer

    The crossword craze — now and then — with Ben Zimmer

    992. It's been 100 years since the crossword puzzle took America by storm in 1924. This week, Ben Zimmer tells us the little-known story of how this humble word game launched major publishing empires and examines the public's polarized reactions at the time.

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