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Improving vocabulary/Words and Technology

How do you pronounce GIF?

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

GIF like JIF peanut butter or GIF like gift? What side do you take?

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Improving vocabulary/Words and Technology

What is a Screed?

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Learn what a screed is and why such a thing is more troublesome these days...

Who I Am/Words and Technology

Why You Should Put the Phone Away

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

What is your phone doing to your brain? The Word Nerd shares some things you need to know about your beloved device.

Who I Am/Words and Technology

Young Women, Use Your Vote

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Research shows young women aren't interested in voting, and here's why...

Words and Technology

The Word Nerd Complies with GDPR Standards

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

I finally got my blog GDPR ready, and I have a few tips to share about it...

Words and Technology

Handwriting vs. Typing: Which is Better?

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Many schools don't even teach handwriting anymore... bad idea. We need handwriting skills AND typing skills; the Word Nerd explains why...

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