An inspiring tutor, 'New York System' hot dogs, and 'queen spotting.'

An inspiring tutor, 'New York System' hot dogs, and 'queen spotting.'

25:11 Dec 4, 2025
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1139. In this bonus discussion with Martha Barnette back in March, we look at Martha's pivotal twelve-year journey with a polyglot tutor who transformed her understanding of ancient Greek, starting with the etymology of "Oedipus." We also look at her beekeeping adventures, including the unknown-to-me history of the term 'queen bee' and a unique book on spotting them.Martha Barnette's websiteMartha's book, “Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland”Martha's podcast, "A Way with Words"? Share your familect recording via Speakpipe or by calling 833-214-4475? Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.? Subscribe to the newsletter.? Take our advertising survey. ? Get the edited transcript.? Get Grammar Girl books. ? Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.Audio Engineer: Dan FeierabendDirector of Podcast: Holly HutchingsAdvertising Operations Specialist: Morgan ChristiansonMarketing and Video: Nat Hoopes| Theme music by Catherine Rannus.| Grammar Girl Social Media: 
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