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Wordsplained

This channel breaks down vocabulary and phrases that pop up in the media. We'll look at everything from Internet culture to US politics to business jargon! Subscribe for an extra knowledge boost to help you stay up-to-date on key words in the news.

In an age where misinformation and disinformation spread like wildfire (and where words get used as weapons), it's now more important than ever to make sure we fully understand the things we read, hear, and say.

We'll also cover language and writing-related topics like dealing with AI-generated text, etymology (word history), common errors (and how to fix them), and a few more lighthearted topics that will help you expand your mind (while giving you a chuckle in the process).

This channel is entirely run by Alisha (a real-life certified copyeditor). I have experience in teaching, translation, and marketing (and am fluent in Japanese).

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9:44

25 essential words to know for 2026

Wordsplained

Shared 3 days ago

335 views

9:38

21 Japanese words you don't know you already know

Wordsplained

Shared 2 months ago

18K views

4:39

Furlough, back pay, layoffs, firings: Government shutdown meanings

Wordsplained

Shared 2 months ago

681 views

3:20

Plenary Authority: What does it mean, and why are people OBSESSED with this interview?

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Shared 2 months ago

92K views

4:20

The disturbing origin of "gaslighting"

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Shared 2 months ago

2.2K views

10:41

A single emoji can change your life.

Wordsplained

Shared 3 months ago

657 views

8:10

The AI slur explosion and why it’s helping the bots take over

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Shared 4 months ago

3.2K views

10:27

15 murdery Americanisms and why you say them

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Shared 5 months ago

3.8K views

3:40

"Aura farming," explained

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Shared 5 months ago

30K views

8:22

The phrase “deep state,” explained (by a non-conspiracy theorist)

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Shared 5 months ago

1.9K views

5:58

What is a “false flag” operation, exactly?

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Shared 6 months ago

1.3K views

5:07

What are sleeper cells?

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Shared 6 months ago

31K views

10:35

Em dashes, explained by a copyeditor (detect AI writing)

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Shared 6 months ago

2.4K views

3:22

Arabian pirates started tariffs.

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Shared 7 months ago

843 views

3:59

If the dictionary had to interview new words

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Shared 7 months ago

1.1K views

8:11

What is "main character energy"?

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Shared 7 months ago

2K views

10:35

The death of the word "woke"

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Shared 8 months ago

2K views

8:39

Why do we say “left” and “right” for political views?

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Shared 9 months ago

4.1K views

10:06

What is a coup, exactly? The same as a coup d’etat? A coup de grace?

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Shared 10 months ago

1.5K views

5:07

Deny, Defend, Depose: The message of the bullet casing words in the UHC case

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Shared 1 year ago

93K views

13:00

21% of adults in the US don't understand all of these election concepts.

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Shared 1 year ago

3K views

8:07

Why are the month names out of order?

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Shared 1 year ago

2.8K views

9:22

Why does the ENTIRE Internet talk like this?!

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Shared 1 year ago

3.1K views

3:37

Why is the Internet OBSESSED with "very demure, very mindful"?

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Shared 1 year ago

71K views

9:53

The word "good" means WAY more than you think

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Shared 1 year ago

2.1K views

3:48

Why do you say "tea" or "chai"?

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Shared 1 year ago

51K views

6:31

A complete guide to when and while

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Shared 1 year ago

4.3K views

24:07

25 DUMB word mix-ups even smart people are guilty of

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Shared 1 year ago

2.8K views

14:19

23 NEW words from 2023 to use in 2024

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Shared 1 year ago

4.2K views

5:00

Learn how to stop mixing up "bear" and "bare" (English grammar and spelling)

Wordsplained

Shared 2 years ago

1.9K views

15:17

The insane origins of Halloween traditions

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Shared 2 years ago

4.4K views

5:34

Here's your cue: stop using queue and cue incorrectly (English writing and grammar with Alisha)

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Shared 2 years ago

1.8K views

5:02

Is it "You and I" or "You and me"? English Writing and Grammar Tips with Alisha

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Shared 2 years ago

4K views

10:19

3 EASY steps to influence people with your writing (basic copywriting tips)

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Shared 2 years ago

1.8K views

12:46

What is "the algorithm"?

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Shared 2 years ago

1.9K views

8:05

WATCH: WHY it's called the SUPER BOWL (and FOOTBALL, and SOCCER) 2024

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Shared 2 years ago

1.4K views

10:18

Why ONE oxford comma can be worth MILLIONS of dollars (serial comma)

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Shared 2 years ago

2.4K views

4:15

Famous or Popular? What’s the Difference?

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Shared 3 years ago

4.6K views

3:17

Are you a Baller or a Bawler? Ball VS Bawl: English Spelling, Writing, and Grammar with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

1.7K views

3:44

Why is it called "Black Friday"? The surprising history

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Shared 3 years ago

4.7K views

14:16

Is Passive Voice BAD?! How to Change Active to Passive (and Why)

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Shared 3 years ago

2.8K views

3:17

Passed, Past, Pass: What's the Difference? English Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

6.9K views

2:14

Workout or Work Out: What's the Difference? English Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

7.5K views

2:22

Pace VS Speed: What's the Difference? English Vocabulary, Writing, and Grammar with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

8.3K views

2:33

Until Now VS So Far: What's the Difference? English Vocabulary, Writing, and Grammar with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

12K views

1:42

Wish VS Want: What's the Difference? English Vocabulary, Writing, and Grammar with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

5.4K views

1:24

Everyday VS Every Day: What's the Difference? English Spelling, Writing, and Grammar with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

4.3K views

19:10

Get things done faster: Email and Message Writing Tips from an Editor (Cinematic 4K)

Wordsplained

Shared 3 years ago

3.4K views

4:16

Advise or Advice? English Vocabulary Lesson with Alisha (English Writing Tips and Grammar Class)

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Shared 3 years ago

3K views

5:18

Infer vs Imply - Inferring and Implying: English Vocabulary Lesson and Writing Tips with Alisha

Wordsplained

Shared 3 years ago

8K views

5:11

Deny vs Decline? Refuse or Reject? English Vocabulary Review and Short English Class with Alisha

Wordsplained

Shared 3 years ago

12K views

4:24

Finish or Complete? English Vocabulary Lesson and English Grammar Review with Alisha

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Shared 3 years ago

3.4K views

10:23

How to Write Long English Sentences (Part 4): Compound-Complex Sentences (Writing Lesson w/Alisha)

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Shared 3 years ago

2.3K views

15:34

How to Write Long English Sentences (Part 3): Complex Sentences (Sentence Writing Class with Alisha)

Wordsplained

Shared 3 years ago

3.1K views

6:43

Write Long English Sentences (Part 2): Compound Sentences (Sentence Writing Class with Alisha)

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Shared 3 years ago

2K views

8:40

How to Write Long English Sentences (Part 1): Simple Sentences (Sentence Structure Class w/Alisha)

Wordsplained

Shared 3 years ago

9K views

15:43

Past Tenses in English: Simple Past, Simple Present, Present Perfect, Past Perfect - Class w/Alisha

Wordsplained

Shared 4 years ago

2.5K views

6:17

English News Vocabulary with Alisha: Billionaire Tax, Unrealized & Realized Gains, Tesla Market Cap

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Shared 4 years ago

1.1K views

4:16

Assess or Evaluate? Appraise or Value? English Vocabulary Words - English Writing Tips with Alisha

Wordsplained

Shared 4 years ago

3.2K views

6:03

10 Basic English Punctuation Rules: Beginner English Class (English Writing Tips with Alisha)

Wordsplained

Shared 4 years ago

4.9K views