Each week, we chat about the quirks & anomalies of the English language. This week, we’re up against it with an exploration of “versus”… Q: Hi AWC, I keep hearing kids say “versing”. As in, “our team is versing your team this weekend”. Surely that’s not a “thing” is it?
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. And this week, we have a lot to say… Q: Hi AWC, could we maybe allot a few minutes this week to a pet peeve of mine? A: Sure. We have a lot of time to spare
Each week, we chat about the quirks & anomalies of the English language. This week, we explore want to know which words have a capital letter and which do not… Q: Hi AWC, I just got back from Australia’s capital. A: The letter A? Q: Haha, no, Canberra. And when
Each week, we chat about the quirks & anomalies of the English language. & this week, we explore why we should have used “and’” twice already in this intro… Q: Hi AWC. I have a question about this Q&A. A: That’s very “meta” of you. What would you like to
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, in celebration of Mother’s Day, we wanted to know why mum’s not the word everywhere… Q: Hey there AWC. Did you know that it was Mother’s Day on Sunday? A: We did. Q: And do
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week we talk about what happens when we confuse and mix idioms. Q: Hi AWC, I hear people say ‘first point of call’ a lot these days and it bugs me. Is that actually correct usage?
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week a question that was 100 years in the making… Q: Hi AWC, I have a question – it’s to do with commemorating or celebrating 100 years of something. Is it called a ‘centenary’ or a
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week is brought to you by the letter S. Q: Hi AWC, is it apostrophe S or just apostrophe? A: Whoa… slow down. Slow down. Q: Can’t sorry, I’m double-parked. So which is it? A: Can
Each week, our Australian Writers’ Centre Q&A chats about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, are we seeing double or is it the Americans? Q: I have some exciting news. Want to hear it? A: Sure do. Q: I’m traveling to America! I thought I’d enroll
Each week, our Australian Writers’ Centre Q&A chats about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, when you should use ‘myself’ and when you shouldn’t… Q: Happy Easter! I myself am very excited about it. A: We can see that. You’ve even dressed up as the Easter
Each week, our Australian Writers’ Centre Q&A chats about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, we’re making an example of ourselves with some common acronyms and how to use them correctly… Q: Hi AWC, I’d like to ask you about i.e. and e.g. Can you tell
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, we’re taking that fibre-optic camera and exploring your colon and semi-colon usage… Q: Hey there AWC. I’m having trouble with my colon. A: You may have the wrong Q&A session. Perhaps your doctor could help?
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, it’s different from previous questions and different to future ones… Q: Hello AWC. What are “the Ides of March”? I remember the story about Julius Caesar and he was told to “beware the Ides of
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, we do a little on-site training… Q: Hi AWC, I have a quick question for you. A: Sure thing. That’s why you have a “Q” in front of you, after all. Q: What? Hey, wow,
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, we lay down the grammar law… Q: Hi AWC, I’ve been looking through our mailbag and– A: Wait, what? We have a “mailbag”? Cool! Q: I know, right? Anyway, Samantha was wondering if we could
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, we acclimatise to a regional difference… Q: Good morning! A: Yes, it’s definitely morning somewhere on the Internet right now. Q: I always love to start the day with my fill of grammar. Actually, my
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, an inquiry into enquiring and inquiring… Q: Hi AWC, it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend. Is that apostrophe correct? A: Sure is – the day belongs to St Valentine. The long form is of course “St
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, there’s more to this one than meets the eye… Q: Hi AWC, this is going to be a long Q&A today, so please get comfortable. A: How do you know it’s going to be so long?
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, it’s Australia Day, so we put on our cork hat and decipher some local language… Q: Hi AWC, have you finished your last minute Australia Day gift shopping? I’m hoping the shops will be open till
Each week, we chat about the quirks and anomalies of the English language. This week, we’re extinguishing any confusion between two similar words… Q: Hi, I have a quick question. A: Well you’ve come to the right place. Q: Seriously? But we usually ramble on. I need this to be answered
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