All Ears English Podcast AEE 2286: Don't Squabble About English Vocabulary
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Oct 14, 2024 Explore the cheerful differences between 'bicker' and 'squabble' and why it's okay to make mistakes while learning. Dive into the playful art of bickering, complete with funny personal stories. Discover the often heated dynamics between coaches and parents in sports, and laugh along as idioms like 'air your dirty laundry' are dissected. Finally, learn how to navigate disagreements with humor and effective communication, illustrated by a quirky anecdote about cows in Slovenia.
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Bickering with Family
- Aubrey and Lindsay discuss their experiences with bickering.
- Aubrey's dad called his family "The Bickersons" due to their frequent arguments.
Bickering vs. Squabbling
- Bickering involves criticizing and name-calling, often in a not-so-nice way.
- The question from Mendoza Bismarck asks whether "squabble" and "bicker" are synonyms.
Volume of Squabbles
- Squabbling implies a loud, noisy argument, unlike bickering, which can be quiet.
- Aubrey gives an example of her kids bickering quietly in the car.