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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A 'Taught' Story With an 'Anticlimatic' Ending Oct 01, 2025
Alert members of the Word Guy Blooper Patrol have captured these beauts. Can you spot the blots? 1. ... Read More
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
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