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The case for language clarity, with Iva Cheung

1191. This week, we talk to Iva Cheung, a plain language expert and editor who has helped shape Canada's accessibility standards. We look at what plain language actually means (it's more than just short words and simple sentences) and why it matters for healthcare, legal rights, ...  Show more

 . 28min 57sec
Does Yoda speak 'real' English? Is it 'a real trouper' or 'a real trooper'?

1190. This week, we look at what makes Yoda's English special, and we look at the difference between “trooper” and “trouper,” including whether singular “troop” may be short for “trooper” and why “a real trouper” is the traditional spelling. 🔗 Join the Grammar Girl Patreon.🔗 Sh ...  Show more

 . 13min 6sec

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