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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The Whimsy Report Reveals Americans' Lex Lives Aug 05, 2026
The year was 1948. All American adults were happily married and spoke perfectly proper English, neve... Read More
A Handy Guide to Language Pitfalls Jul 29, 2026
On my desk I keep a list of tiny quirks of spelling, usage and meaning that often bedevil me. Perhap... Read More
Commonly Confused Jul 22, 2026
Many errors in English are perpetrated and perpetuated by people misusing words beginning with "per,... Read More
Illicit Verbal Couplings in a 'Murphy' Bed Jul 15, 2026
Brian Garner, editor of Garner's Modern American Usage, has devised what he calls "Murphy's Law of L... Read More
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