Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast Lessons on Language with the Grammar Girl (Mignon Fogerty)
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Jan 2, 2024 
Mignon Fogarty, creator of Grammar Girl and Quick and Dirty Tips, is a practical grammar teacher and author. She tells the story of starting her project and making language tips accessible. Conversations cover style versus prescriptivism, shifts in usage like "graduated college," punctuation choices including semicolons and the Oxford comma, and why standard English matters in professional life.
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How Grammar Girl Began
- Mignon Fogarty started Grammar Girl after noticing recurring client errors and loving new podcast technology.
- She turned daily editing tips and memory tricks into a long-running podcast to help others and herself.
Use A Tip-A-Day Reference
- The Grammar Daily gives a year of short, retainable grammar tips with puzzles to reinforce learning.
- Use it as a reference you can keep rather than a disposable calendar for steady improvement.
Where 'Correctness' Comes From
- Standard English emerges from consensus style guides and educational handbooks rather than a single authority.
- Usage changes happen quickly enough that reference works need periodic updates to stay accurate.
