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Word Nerd’s Top Ten Favorite Podcasts

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Podcasts keep my brain stimulated while I run the roads or run my kids to practice. Here's a list of my top ten favorite "wordy" and "nerdy" podcasts.

Improving grammar

When to Use A While vs. Awhile

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

What's the difference between awhile and a while? The Word Nerd explains, with a lot of help from Grammar Girl.

Improving grammar

What’s the Difference Between Farther and Further?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

It's hard to know when to use further and farther- with good reason! They've been interchangeable for years. I have a simple tip to help you make the distinct...

Improving grammar/Improving vocabulary

What is Prescriptivism?

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Grammar Girl says that "prescriptivism sells", but what is prescriptivism? Let me share what I learned...