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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Uncork the Rich Histories of Words Sep 17, 2025
Connoisseurs of language approach an unfamiliar word in the same way wine lovers savor a glass of fi... Read More
History: a 'Foible' Agreed Upon Sep 10, 2025
"History is little else than a picture of human crimes," wrote Voltaire. After reading these sentenc... Read More
'Biannual' vs. 'Biennial' Distinction Is for the Birds Sep 03, 2025
Q: A headline stated that seasonal bird migration (which occurs twice a year) was a "biannual" event... Read More
Use Your Head To Reap 'Capital' Gains Aug 27, 2025
What do these words have in common?: "captain," "capital," "capitulate" and "precipice." If you know... Read More
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