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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Full Speed 'Ahead'! Jul 17, 2019
Some random dispatches from the Word Front ... — Off With Their "Aheads": When did "ahead of"... Read More
Space Age Lingo Is Still in Orbit Jul 10, 2019
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing blasts off, commentators will surely cite the spa... Read More
One Small Misstep for a Man? Jul 03, 2019
Did Neil Armstrong flub the first sentence spoken on the moon? The audio transmission of his words s... Read More
Similes Swing Open Doors of Meaning Jun 26, 2019
Well-placed similes are like well-oiled hinges, allowing readers to open doors of meaning with ease ... Read More
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