How Can We Be More Effective With Language?

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Can someone really change their mind? This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with singer, author, speaker, and activist Julianna Glasse to look at what it means to question everything you’ve ever believed. Julianna opens up about growing up in an evangelical Christian co ...  Show more

What way can the language we use reinforce existing stereotypes and biases? 

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Sarah Soule, Senior Associ ...

959. Learn why human language goes beyond basic communication to allow spontaneous creativity, expression of identity, and leadership in linguistic change — things animals and chatbots can't quite achieve. Plus, I answer a British listener's question about the confusing way Ameri ...  Show more

888. This week we take a fascinating look at how highly gendered languages are dealing with the drive to become more inclusive. Plus, we look at the differences between "simple" and "simplistic" and "backward" and "backwards."Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episod ...  Show more

In this episode of the Pronunciation Pro podcast, Annie explores the conversation superpower that can transform your communication skills: curiosity.

Whether you're looking to engage more meaningfully in English conversations or advance in your ca ...