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The hidden logic of English spelling, with Colin Gorrie

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

May 14, 202624:13Education

1185. Today, we look at why English spelling is secretly optimized for readers. Colin Gorrie, linguist and creator of the Dead Language Society newsletter, shared the real history of silent letters, why medieval scribes...

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The hidden logic of English spelling, with Colin Gorrie is an episode from Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.. 1185. Today, we look at why English spelling is secretly optimized for readers. Colin G...

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Published May 14, 2026, 24:13 long, audio available.

The hidden logic of English spelling, with Colin Gorrie

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