2022-06-02 But: a Small, Common, and Important Word
The simple, three-letter word “but” might not sound or look special, interesting or beautiful. But this little word can be…
2022-05-26 Language Variation in the US
Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore some differences in American English spoken in different regions, or parts of the…
2022-05-19 Hobbies and Studies
In a recent report, we asked readers and listeners from around the world to write us about their hobbies and…
2021-12-23 Grammar and Christmas
Everyday Grammar: Grammar and Christmas Many Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day. They might…
2020-10-02 What Are Reciprocal Pronouns?
The Sixth Sense is a famous American movie. The 1999 film tells the story of a young boy who has…
2020-09-25 The Present Participle
Today, let me start with a question: What do the following three statements have in common? You are learning about…
2020-09-18 What Are Intensive Pronouns?
Imagine you are watching an American film or television show – a mystery, for example. You hear one of the…
2020-09-11 Understanding the Past Participle
Every language has its own way of saying something happened in the past, is happening now or will happen in…
2020-09-04 Three Useful Phrasal Expressions
In a recent Everyday Grammar report, we explored phrasal expressions. Phrasal expressions are groups of words that take on a…
2020-08-28 Three Phrases for Expressing Regret in English
Can you think of something recent that you wish you had done differently? I can. Last weekend, I decided to…
2020-08-21 What Are Phrasal Expressions?
When you learn a new language, you must learn the meaning of individual words. But, there is another area that…
2020-08-14 When Not to Use the Word ‘To’
This is Everyday Grammar. On many of our programs, we talk about the dos of the English language – how…
2020-08-07 TED Talks Teach You About Phrasal Verbs
TED Talk videos are popular in the United States and other countries. These videos explore issues in science, technology, education…
2020-07-31 How Many Meanings of ‘Run’ Do You Know?
Here is the truth about the English language: Some words take up so much space in the dictionary that they…
2020-07-24 Question Words
A few years ago, On the American television show Saturday Night Live, actor Jerry Seinfeld answered questions from the audience.…