Wordsplained
This channel breaks down vocabulary and phrases that pop up in the media. We'll look at everything from Internet culture to US politics to business jargon! Subscribe for an extra knowledge boost to help you stay up-to-date on key words in the news.
In an age where misinformation and disinformation spread like wildfire (and where words get used as weapons), it's now more important than ever to make sure we fully understand the things we read, hear, and say.
We'll also cover language and writing-related topics like dealing with AI-generated text, etymology (word history), common errors (and how to fix them), and a few more lighthearted topics that will help you expand your mind (while giving you a chuckle in the process).
This channel is entirely run by Alisha (a real-life certified copyeditor). I have experience in teaching, translation, and marketing (and am fluent in Japanese).
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The death of the word "woke"
Why do we say “left” and “right” for political views?
What is a coup, exactly? The same as a coup d’etat? A coup de grace?
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Why are the month names out of order?
Why does the ENTIRE Internet talk like this?!
Why is the Internet OBSESSED with "very demure, very mindful"?
The word "good" means WAY more than you think
Why do you say "tea" or "chai"?
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25 DUMB word mix-ups even smart people are guilty of
23 NEW words from 2023 to use in 2024
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The insane origins of Halloween traditions
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