The Common Errors in English Usage Podcast

The Common Errors in English Usage Podcast

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The Common Errors in English Usage Podcast episodes

  • Episode 68: Pronunciation (Part 1)

    This week we talk about some words with tricky pronunciation.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/68-Pronunciation1.mp3

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    Featured pronunciation entries on the blog.

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  • Episode 67: 2016 in Review (Part 2)

    This week we continue our conversation on Australia’s Plain English Foundation’s list of  objectionable usage in 2016.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/67-2016Review2.mp3

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    Plain English Foundation announces worst word of 2016

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  • Episode 66: 2016 in Review (Part 1)

    This week we talk about usage stories of the year. What was the word of the year according to Webster’s and others? What usage did Australia’s Plain English Foundation object to the most? Don’t just click the links below—listen to us discuss these weighty matters!

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/66-2016Review.mp3

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    Plain English Foundation announces worst word of 2016
    What is the 2016 Word of the Year?

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  • Episode 65: The Magi(c) of Christmas

    In the spirit of the Christmas season, Paul Brians calls on his background as a scholar of the Bible and discusses some of the important language in the story of Christmas. Do you know the religious tradition of the Magi? The difference between miracle and magic? Listen to find out.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/12-magicOfChristmas.mp3

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    Opening music (Paul Brians’ favorite recording of “We Three Kings”)
    “The Gift of the Magi,” by O. Henry
    Zoroastrianism (Zarathustrianism)
    Google search: The Slaughter of the Innocents
    Google search: The Miracle of Christmas
    Google search: The Magic of Christmas

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  • Episode 64: The Solstice and Celestial Terms (a repeat of Episode 13)

    Seasons change, but the podcast this week remains the same as we rebroadcast a timely episode from the archives.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/13-solstice.mp3

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    revolve/rotate
    astrology/astronomy
    center around/center on
    epigram/epigraph/epitaph/epithet
    earth, moon
    satellite
    Also note this celestial event, mentioned in verse in the comic strip Frazz.

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  • Episode 63: Photography (Part 3)

    This week we continue our discussion of photography as Paul Brians offers some great tips on how to get good images.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/63-photographyPart3.mp3

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    Through the end of the year, get the book for $15
    Send an e-mail message to Paul for a free oval matte cutter

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  • Episode 62: Photography (Part 2)

    This week we continue our discussion of photography as Paul Brians offers some great tips on how to get good images.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/62-photographyPart2.mp3

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    Through the end of the year, get the book for $15
    Send an e-mail message to Paul for a free oval matte cutter
    The photography of Jerry Uelsmann
    Finding Vivian Maier
    Paul’s manipulation of an image using Photoshop Elements:

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  • Episode 61: Photography (Part 1)

    For the next three weeks we are taking a holiday from our usual conversations concerning language and usage points to talk about photography, one of Paul Brians’ great interests. We sprinkle in a few terms worth knowing along the way.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/61-photographyPart1.mp3

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    Through the end of the year, get the book for $15
    Send an e-mail message to Paul for a free oval matte cutter
    Paul Brians’ photos on Facebook
    ProCamera

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  • Episode 60: The Language of the Streets (Part 2)

    This week we conclude our discussion of streets, avenues, boulevards, and other thoroughfares.

    https://wmjasco.com/podcasts/60-streets2.mp3

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    Through the end of the year, get the book for $15
    Listen to last year’s Thanksgiving-themed podcast

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