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Valerie Fridland
Linguist and Author
Valerie Fridland is a linguist and author who has written extensively on language and culture. Her book, Like, Literally, Dude, makes the case for how 'like' and 'um' are leading the charge of modernizing our language. Fridland has also taught at several universities and has given talks on language and culture.
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It's Greek to me: Why is the language of 'The Odyssey' shorthand for all that we don’t understand?Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingAug 25, 202610:52GuestWhy does the U.S. have so many regional accents?Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingAug 4, 202610:12GuestFossil words, eponyms, and a miscellany of weird facts, with Jess Zafarris and Shannon MillerGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingJun 25, 202638:07Host'Why We Talk Funny.' The reasons behind our accents, with Valerie FridlandGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingApr 23, 202633:00GuestWhat the way we pronounce Iran says about us. Odorous or malodorous? When smell words stink.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingApr 7, 202616:11GuestAEE 2590: 3 Tips to Keep Your Accent and Be Understood With Valerie FridlandAll Ears English PodcastMar 30, 202621:48HostWhy 'Tonka' sounds big and 'bitty' sounds small. Why you CAN start a sentence with 'because.'Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingFeb 24, 202613:04GuestThe rise of the 'hamster wheel.' The many names of Santa Claus. Unattractive turtles.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingDec 9, 202514:04GuestCan you use ‘epicenter’ for positive things? The etymology of ‘bro.’ Mukwonago, Oconomowoc.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingSep 30, 202516:34GuestVonnegut’s semicolon rule. What age has to do with language. Chocolate donut.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingSep 2, 202515:42GuestHow pronouns reveal our psychology. How'd we get our alphabet? Tabagogox.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingAug 5, 202514:46GuestPop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingJul 15, 202515:59GuestCan you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingJul 8, 202517:06GuestWhat dictionary labels tell us about words. Why we say 'mama'. DU, STU, and LO.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingMay 6, 202517:00GuestHow did our holidays become so 'corny'? Why do some words have accent marks in English? Cubby holeGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingMar 11, 202515:42GuestWhy we misuse ‘literally.’ How ham radio got its name. DistrictGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingFeb 18, 202517:42Guest'Home' for the holidays. False friends. Hello, Dentist.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingDec 23, 202414:17GuestHow to write about trademarks. Why we say 'thank you.'Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingNov 26, 202416:07GuestFrom Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). TaquitosGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingOct 29, 202416:34HostWhy don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms.Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingOct 22, 202417:12Guest