So, you’re telling me you think grammar is gross. You’re allergic to the idea of sentence diagramming. Actually paying attention to the English Language sounds kind of icky. Okay, sure, that’s not my opinion, but you knew that. And if it’s yours, that’s okay. I get it.

But you know what is icky to me? Lots of the creatures that seem to be coming out this time of year, and the problem is that the words we use about them often cause as much confusion as anything else.

Let's talk nervous "tics" & nervous "ticks," "poisonous" vs. "venomous" snakes, and how is it that you spell the word repellent/repellant?

This is the "Words You Should Know" podcast, Season 2: Episode 10, the final episode of the season. Words. Language. Communication. You've got this.