Mark Forsyth: What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak
Mark Forsyth: Zübük nedir? Politik dil ile ilgili kısa bir ders
Mark Forsyth strolls through the English language, telling stories, making connections and banishing hobgoblins. Full bio
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mark Forsyth - WriterMark Forsyth strolls through the English language, telling stories, making connections and banishing hobgoblins.
Why you should listen
Mark Forsyth is a passionate, self-described pedant when it comes to the English language -- but his detailed knowledge of history has given him a common-sense approach to its "proper" use. He is an author, blogger, journalist, proofreader and ghostwriter. He can be found dispelling the grammar myths we were all taught in his popular blog, the Inky Fool. His book The Etymologicon takes "a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language" by history of one word or phrase with each chapter.
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