230 GG When to Use Female Nouns
Is it ever OK to use female nouns like "actress," "comedienne," and "stewardess"? Find out when to use female nouns without being offensive. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
231 GG Clear Out Deadwood
Chop words that add length but not value. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
232 GG Active Voice and Passive Voice
When subjects take action. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
233 GG Parentheses, Brackets, and Braces
What's the difference between parentheses, square brackets, and curly braces? When do you use them? A grammar expert offers Quick and Dirty Tips to help you learn how to use parentheses, brackets, and braces. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
235 GG Swearing
What makes certain words swear words? Is swearing bad? Should swearing happen at work? The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
237 GG Run-On Sentences
Get Grammar Girl's take on run-on sentences. Learn what run-on sentences are and how to recognize, avoid, and fix run-on sentences. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
238 GG Switching Verb Tense
Is it ever OK to switch verb tenses? Find out when switching verb tenses is OK, and when it isn't OK to switch tenses. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
243 GG Think Different
Is Apple's advertising slogan wrong? Should it have been "Think differently"? The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
245 GG "Talk With" versus "Talk To"
When I have to choose between talk to and talk with, which one is right? Some prepositions sound wrong. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
247 GG What Is a Straw Man Argument?
Learn what a straw man argument is and how they're effectively used in debates. Learn why politicians use straw man arguments and exactly how they work. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
248 GG How to Write a Better Resume
Fix the most common mistakes I see. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
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highlights publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks related to the creativity, culture, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans.
250 GG "Forward" Versus "Foreword"
Forward is often a direction and a foreword is the first part of a book. Learn a memory trick to remember the difference between forward and a foreword so you can use them correctly. Get Grammar Girl's books: http://j.mp/fogarty.
Beginner - You look confused We all get confused sometimes, but it's a shame to miss the chance to clear the confusion by not asking for an explanation. Today we teach you some important vocabulary that is often used between a student and a teacher.
Beginner - Need a plastic bag The environmental concerns of using plastic carrier bags has become quite a big issue in the UK (and many parts of the world for that matter) with many supermarkets now rewarding customers for reusing plastic bags and some even charging for them in the fight to cut down on their usage. This hasn't really hit on as much in the Arab world; in this lesson we'll be teaching you how to ask for a bag and discussing the topic furthe
Beginner - Don't praise me Although there are advantages to praising people, for example it builds up confidence, there is a slight danger that the person being praised might end up thinking he's too big for his own boots! Here we have a similar situation, but the wise man in the dialogue understands that modesty is important.
Beginner - Don't miss it In today's lesson, there are a few phrases you might want to add to your treasure chest of useful vocabulary. Mohamed and Ehab teach you how to advise someone to do or see something, as well as how to give a good excuse if you are unable to take up their suggestion.
Beginner - Levantine Arabic: Sorry Kiteer! In the Lebanese dialect, you will often find Arabic mixed with English in one sentence. It has reached the point where speaking completely in Arabic might sound funny. Sierra and Elias explain this phenomenon in a dialogue jam packed with useful vocabulary so tune in.
Beginner - Fed up If you've just upset someone then you will need to know the Arabic words for saying you're sorry. If you listen to this podcast, you will also learn the vocabulary that helps you express your anger if you have been offended.
Beginner - Levantine: Kinaafeh The dialogue in today's lesson is around ordering a special type of Arabic sweet popular around the middle east. It's in the Levantine dialect and is explained by your usual hosts from Lebanon, Sierra and Elias.
