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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Former Bad Boy 'Proven' Has Proven Its Worth Sep 24, 2025
Q: The word "proven" seems to have disappeared completely. Every book, magazine article or newspaper... Read More
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
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