Esther Tipton

The Wisdom and Wonder of Words

Leisure EN ↓ 8 afleveringen

This podcast is a smart (and hopefully humorous) contrast to all the typical noise in our world, with a particular focus on the English language. A place where we can dig into interesting ideas, laugh at the absurdity of being human, and take a breather from the relentless drama of modern existence.

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Auteur

Esther Tipton

Categorie

Leisure

Website van de podcast

www.buzzsprout.com

Nieuwste aflevering

1 okt. 2026

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Afleveringen

Series 2 Language Learning Episode 3 The Science of Slipups 01.10.2026 17:54

Send us Fan Mail After this episode you will realize that making verbal missteps or verbal blunders does not have to be quite so embarrassing or blush-worthy. There is science behind why these mistakes occur and it shows that verbal miscues are just the brain showing its incredible agility and speed!

Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 5 Pronouns 03.09.2026 27:08

Send us Fan Mail Pronouns - they do so much more than replace nouns! Listen along as we tease apart the many functions of pronouns and gain an understanding of how they impact speaking and writing in English. Tiny words - but they pack a punch!

Series 2 Language Learning Episode 2 Brain Training 27.04.2026 31:12

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our journey into the fascinating world of language and the brain. Not only do babies babble with a purpose (discussed in Episode 1!), but everyone can train their brain for life-long learning. Episode 2 in this series provides some practical strategies for increasing your brain power! Listen up!

Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 4 - Adverbs! 05.04.2026 30:11

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will explore why the simple definition of an adverb (a word that modifies a verb) is woefully inadequate. Adverbs actually modify almost any word that is not a noun and can even modify an entire sentence! While often confusing, adverbs have a unique place in English grammar because they can bring insight and nuance when used correctly.

Series 2 Language Learning Episode 1 Born to Babble! 02.03.2026 19:20

Send us Fan Mail A new series that will explore a variety of topics – all related to language learning, oddities of the English language, strange facts about languages, and much more!

Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 3 - Adjectives! 14.02.2026 28:32

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 discusses the wonderful world of adjectives! They add descriptions, color, and details to our world! Oddly enough, they are not truly necessary, but they drive away bland language and allow us to visualize language more clearly. Jump in - there is a dynamic and lovely world that awaits!

Series 1 Parts of Speech Episode 2 - Verbs! 01.02.2026 34:08

Send us Fan Mail Verbs - where all the action is (or isn't!)! Verbs carry a lot of responsibility in the English language. Truth be told, without them, coherent language would be almost impossible! This episode explores what verbs are, how they work, their tense, mood, voice, and aspect, and so much more!

Series 1: Podcast Intro/Overview and Parts of Speech - Nouns! 22.01.2026 28:18

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