https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poducation-lederer-on-language--6359043PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

PODucation | A mind expanding and life changing way to learn.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  ]]>enCoursesCopyright Cloudcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8bceee41583cd5cf5996f6d0d332e7b7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poducation-lederer-on-language--6359043Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:30:01 +0000CloudcastCloudcastfeeds@spreaker.comIn this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an...PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

PODucation | A mind expanding and life changing way to learn.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  ]]>falsec4baae47-cfc5-59a5-a9ab-391cb96e6865episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poducation-bonus-richard-lederer-tribute-to-teachers--63516495Tribute To Teachers

In this BONUS episode, Richard Lederer is back at it with his tribute to teachers and the importance of them in our lives.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63516495Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:07:18 +0000CloudcastTribute To Teachers In this BONUS episode, Richard Lederer is back at it with his tribute to teachers and the importance of them in our lives.   Enjoy!  About This PODucation Course In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language,...Tribute To Teachers

In this BONUS episode, Richard Lederer is back at it with his tribute to teachers and the importance of them in our lives.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>1403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-10-living-will-the-legend-of-william-shakespeare--63487469Living Will: The Legend Of William Shakespeare

Richard Lederer is back at it with his final lesson for his course and what better way to end than by exploring WIlliam Shakespeare's unparalleled contribution to the English language, includign the creation of over 1,700 words. 

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63487469Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:16:31 +0000CloudcastLiving Will: The Legend Of William Shakespeare Richard Lederer is back at it with his final lesson for his course and what better way to end than by exploring WIlliam Shakespeare's unparalleled contribution to the English language, includign the...Living Will: The Legend Of William Shakespeare

Richard Lederer is back at it with his final lesson for his course and what better way to end than by exploring WIlliam Shakespeare's unparalleled contribution to the English language, includign the creation of over 1,700 words. 

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>1907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-9-mythology-there-s-a-god-hiding-in-your-sentence--63379257MYTHOLOGY: THERE'S A GOD HIDING IN YOUR SENTENCE

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the role of myths in ancient cultures and how ancient myths contributed to modern language through the use of allusions and eponyms.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63379257Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:50:37 +0000CloudcastMYTHOLOGY: THERE'S A GOD HIDING IN YOUR SENTENCE Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the role of myths in ancient cultures and how ancient myths contributed to modern language through the use of allusions and eponyms.   Enjoy! ...MYTHOLOGY: THERE'S A GOD HIDING IN YOUR SENTENCE

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the role of myths in ancient cultures and how ancient myths contributed to modern language through the use of allusions and eponyms.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>1368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-8-fun-with-puns--63379246FUN WITH PUNS

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the different types of puns and how these wordplays contribute to humor and wit in language.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63379246Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:46:27 +0000CloudcastFUN WITH PUNS Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the different types of puns and how these wordplays contribute to humor and wit in language.   Enjoy!  About This PODucation Course In this very special PODucation Course,...FUN WITH PUNS

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the different types of puns and how these wordplays contribute to humor and wit in language.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. ]]>1361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-7-the-magic-of-poetry--63156147THE MAGIC OF POETRY

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the fundamental elements of poetry and how they create meaning and evoke emotions.  Imagery, metaphor, meter and rhyme - it's all here if you put in the time! 

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63156147Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:32:25 +0000CloudcastTHE MAGIC OF POETRY Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the fundamental elements of poetry and how they create meaning and evoke emotions.  Imagery, metaphor, meter and rhyme - it's all here if you put in the time!  Enjoy!  About...THE MAGIC OF POETRY

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the fundamental elements of poetry and how they create meaning and evoke emotions.  Imagery, metaphor, meter and rhyme - it's all here if you put in the time! 

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>1529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-6-what-s-in-a-name--63152847What's In A Name?  

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the deep personal and cultural significance of names!  Identify, societal, etymology, and the importance in literary works - it's all in this lesson on names.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63152847Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:01:37 +0000CloudcastWhat's In A Name?   Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the deep personal and cultural significance of names!  Identify, societal, etymology, and the importance in literary works - it's all in this lesson on names.   Enjoy! ...What's In A Name?  

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring the deep personal and cultural significance of names!  Identify, societal, etymology, and the importance in literary works - it's all in this lesson on names.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>1769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-5-add-wealth-to-your-vocabulary--62995518ADD WEALTH TO YOUR VOCABULARY

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring how writing can be a joyful and fulfilling activity, akin to playing your favorite game, through which practice leads to improvement and enjoyment!  You'll also learn the importance of enhancing your vocabulary to improve communication.  


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62995518Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:47:47 +0000CloudcastADD WEALTH TO YOUR VOCABULARY Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring how writing can be a joyful and fulfilling activity, akin to playing your favorite game, through which practice leads to improvement and enjoyment!  You'll also learn...ADD WEALTH TO YOUR VOCABULARY

Richard Lederer is back at it with a lesson exploring how writing can be a joyful and fulfilling activity, akin to playing your favorite game, through which practice leads to improvement and enjoyment!  You'll also learn the importance of enhancing your vocabulary to improve communication.  


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-4-libraries-and-literacy--62995517LIBRARIES AND LITERACY

Richard Lederer is back at it with an exploration of the historical and contemporary importance of libraries as the center of knowledge, community, and personal enrichment.  You'll even learn about the scientific research that shows reading books improves mental health!  


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62995517Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:44:09 +0000CloudcastLIBRARIES AND LITERACY Richard Lederer is back at it with an exploration of the historical and contemporary importance of libraries as the center of knowledge, community, and personal enrichment.  You'll even learn about the scientific research that...LIBRARIES AND LITERACY

Richard Lederer is back at it with an exploration of the historical and contemporary importance of libraries as the center of knowledge, community, and personal enrichment.  You'll even learn about the scientific research that shows reading books improves mental health!  


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>1415falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-3-literature-lives--62648146LITERATURE LIVES!

Richard Lederer is back at it with an exploration of the power of literary characters, the influence of literature on society as well as the enduring nature of literature - irs longevity and timelessness. 

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62648146Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:12:26 +0000CloudcastLITERATURE LIVES! Richard Lederer is back at it with an exploration of the power of literary characters, the influence of literature on society as well as the enduring nature of literature - irs longevity and timelessness.  Enjoy!  About This...LITERATURE LIVES!

Richard Lederer is back at it with an exploration of the power of literary characters, the influence of literature on society as well as the enduring nature of literature - irs longevity and timelessness. 

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>1599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-2-body-language-moonstruck--62571126Lesson 2

BODY LANGUAGE & MOONSTRUCK! 

Richard Lederer is back at it with metaphors and similes as he explores the role of language in everyday life!  Another masterclass on the beauty of words and figurative language.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62571126Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:31:47 +0000CloudcastLesson 2 BODY LANGUAGE & MOONSTRUCK!  Richard Lederer is back at it with metaphors and similes as he explores the role of language in everyday life!  Another masterclass on the beauty of words and figurative language.   Enjoy!  About This...Lesson 2

BODY LANGUAGE & MOONSTRUCK! 

Richard Lederer is back at it with metaphors and similes as he explores the role of language in everyday life!  Another masterclass on the beauty of words and figurative language.  

Enjoy! 


About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 
]]>1782falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-1-dances-with-words--62458412ances With Words

Dances With Words!  Quite the dance you'll enjoy with Richard as he travels the world of words and has you smiling with similes and enjoying the magic of metaphors!  

Enjoy! 

About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 


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Dances With Words!  Quite the dance you'll enjoy with Richard as he travels the world of words and has you smiling with similes and enjoying the magic of metaphors!  

Enjoy! 

About This PODucation Course

In this very special PODucation Course, Lederer On Language, students and lifelong learners will be treated to the magical dancing with words which can only be performed by the one and only Richard Lederer.  A living legend, Richard Lederer, is an American linguist, author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on wordplay such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He has been dubbed "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian."  His weekly column, "Lederer on Language," appears in the San Diego Union-Tribune and his articles are in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States including the Mensa Bulletin. He was elected International Punster of the Year in 1989 and was the 2002 recipient of the Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International.

He has written more than 60 books, including Anguished English books starting in 1987, Get Thee to a Punnery (1988), Crazy English (1989), The Miracle of Language (1992), Amazing Words (2011), and The Joy of Names (2018).  His books about various subjects other than language include Presidential Trivia (2007), A Treasury for Cat Lovers (2009) and A Treasury for Dog Lovers (2009), The Gift of Age (2011), A Tribute to Teachers (2011), and American Trivia with Caroline McCullagh (2012). In 1998 he and Charles Harrington Elster became the first co-hosts of the weekly radio show, A Way with Words, produced by KPBS, San Diego Public Radio, and broadcast by multiple stations throughout the United States. 

This special 10-episode audiocourse represents a unique and engaging opportunity to learn to love words with one of the greatest ever.  

Special thanks to Jose Cruz, a passionate man of words and the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, for his tremendous efforts in bringing this course to fruition.  

This PODucation course was recorded, mixed, mastered and engineered by Ryan Norr and his team at San Diego Audio Visual.  Christelle Auzas provided post-production editing and engineering to the episodes.  

This "Lederer On Languauge" audio-course is brought to you by PODucation, the national leader and pioneer in curating and creating podcasts with accompanying Student Listening Guides.  To obtain the Listening Guides which accompany each episode, please contact charles@cloudcastmedia.us.  

PODucation | A new way to learn with mind expanding knowledge for your brain. 


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