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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Word Up! - 17 Jan. 2011

A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

A Way with Words

Language Learning, Society & Culture, Education

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🗓️ 17 January 2011

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

What would you serve a plumber who comes over for dinner? How about … leeks? The hosts play a word game called “What Would You Serve?” Also, can you correct someone’s grammar without ruining a new relationship? And is there an easy way to remember the difference between who and whom? Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Spark your creativity with the Sims. Sometimes you might feel like you're not creative

0:06.7

and you have to go in search of your creative spark again. Maybe this is catching up with

0:11.3

creative friends, experimenting with a new look or trying out a new recipe.

0:15.7

And thanks to The Sims, inspiration is just one game and one spark away.

0:21.1

Ready to spark something? Download the Sims 4 and play for free.

0:27.0

Hey, podcast listener, even though you're hearing this recorded show, you can still call us whenever you want.

0:34.5

1-877-929-967-73.

0:38.0

Our voicemail will take your call, later we'll listen to it just as we listen to all of them and then there's always a chance that

0:44.6

we'll decide to have you on the show to ask your question or share your story.

0:48.8

On with the show.

0:50.0

Support for away with words comes from National University where flexible online classes let you earn your degree or credential on your schedule.

0:58.0

Learn more at inU.edU.edU. You're listening to Away With Words. I'm Grant Barrett.

1:07.0

And I'm Martha Barnett.

1:09.0

Lately, I've been having a lot of fun with a game that involves two of our favorite things, words and food.

1:16.1

This is a word game sent to us by a listener in Tallahassee, Melanie Annas, and she and

1:21.1

her husband Marty play this game and they call it what would you serve.

1:25.1

And here's how it goes.

1:26.2

Think of someone you want to invite over for a bite to eat and then decide what would be

1:29.5

on the menu and it has to be just one word grant.

1:32.1

So for example, what would you serve

1:34.8

if the plumber is coming over for dinner?

1:37.5

Mmm.

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