The Word Guy
The Word Guy
Teacher, writer, editor and language columnist Rob Kyff is an expert with words. Through his weekly columns in several publications, a multitude of published books, as well as in his classrooms, he shares his language and grammar tips and provides fun facts about the evolution of the English language.
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Word Fiends Have an 'Ax' To Grind Jun 10, 2026
I get by with a little help from my fiends — word fiends, that is. In a recent column about th... Read More
Do You Have a Knack for Nicknames? Jun 03, 2026
For 15th-century Florentine artist Paolo di Dono, the bird was the word. He loved feathered creature... Read More
A Useful Conjunction, Albeit an Old One May 27, 2026
Frank Resnick of New Britain, Conn., writes, "Can the antique-sounding conjunction 'albeit' still be... Read More
Summer Dreams of Verbal Themes May 20, 2026
Whether you're sunbathing at the beach, lounging at the lake or reflecting on rainbows this summer, ... Read More
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