708 - Why Alcohol Is 'Hard.' 'Phenomena' or 'Phenomenon'?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

• Episode: 708 - Why Alcohol Is 'Hard.' 'Phenomena' or 'Phenomenon'?
• Website: Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
• Feed URL: http://www.qdnow.com/grammar.xml
• Duration: 00:14:28
• Published: 2019-07-25 19:00

A listener asked why we call some kinds of alcohol hard drinks and spirits, so we found the answer! Also, I'll help you remember the difference between "phenomenon" and "phenomena." LINKS AND SPONSORS | Magoosh: http://magoosh.com code:GRAMMAR | Blinkist: http://blinkist.com/grammar  | Babbel: http://babbel.com | Grammar Girl Email Newsletter | https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/newsletters | Grammar Girl's AP style webinar: http://bit.ly/APStyle2019  | GRAMMAR POP iOS GAME | Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/iPadGrammarPop | For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopMobile | GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS | http://bit.ly/GrammarPopBooks | GRAMMAR GIRL IS PART OF THE QUICK AND DIRTY TIPS PODCAST NETWORK | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475)