Category Archives: English

Why “Redhead” Isn’t “Orangehead”

Posted on February 5, 2026 by agogo22
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Why is it “sorrow” and not “sorge”?

Posted on January 31, 2026 by agogo22
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Why do we say “cold” and not “chald”?

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22
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How cities got their names

Posted on January 28, 2026 by agogo22

Enjoy exploring these city name origins 🌎 And learn languages for 7-days FREE at Lingopie! https://learn.lingopie.com/words-unra… Rob and Jess are touring the US and the UK in search of the most interesting city name origin stories. 💨 Does ‘Chicago’ have … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 Extra – Words, Words, Words

Posted on January 27, 2026 by agogo22

Sue Perkins explores the house of Samuel Johnson – author of ‘A Dictionary of the English Language’. Published in 1755, this book was to set the standard for all future dictionaries. Comedian Sue also pays a visit to the British … Continue reading →

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The ancient origins of Sci-fi and tech words

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22

[…] Rob and Jess are talking tech! In this episode, they explore the linguistic origins of terms from technology, Sci-fi and the internet. 🧌 Who was the first internet troll? 🤖 What does ‘robot’ literally mean? 🔫 Does Jedi actually … Continue reading →

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Why is T ‘Dropped’?

Posted on January 16, 2026 by agogo22
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Why do we say ‘bury the hatchet’?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by agogo22

[…] In this episode, Rob and Jess explore the stories behind a host of common sayings. 🪓 Does anyone actually ‘bury the hatchet’? 😈 Was there ever a ‘devil’s advocate’? 🔫 What is a ‘son of a gun’? 🪶 Why … Continue reading →

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How The English Language Will Never Be The Same Again: Anne Curzan

Posted on December 7, 2025 by agogo22

Why is English always changing—and why does that change so often make us uneasy? In this fascinating conversation, we’re joined by linguist, author, and University of Michigan Dean Professor Anne Curzan to explore how English evolves, who influences that change, … Continue reading →

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The English words nobody can explain

Posted on December 6, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Let’s explore some English mysteries. And go to https://ground.news/robwords to see how language shapes our perspectives. Save 40% for unlimited access to the Vantage Plan through my link. Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that … Continue reading →

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