At A Way with Words, something we hear a lot is “I was delighted!” (such as from Sunny in southwest Oregon, who was delighted to hear our show for the first time). And, “I loved hearing...!”, such as from Kati in Woodbury, Connecticut, who loved hearing about all the names for a slice of bread with an egg cooked in a hole in its middle.

In fact, every day brings new messages from listeners like you. You share how much you enjoy the little discoveries each episode of A Way with Words brings — the stories behind everyday expressions, the thrill of tracing a word’s history, and the surprising connections language reveals about us.

You’ve shared how the show sparks your curiosity, gives you fresh ways to think about language, and brings family together on long road trips or for cozy evenings at home.

As a listener-funded program, everything we do at A Way with Words — researching linguistic oddities, connecting with callers, producing episodes, sharing them with you — depends on contributions from people like you who value this space for sharing and discovery.

Please make a contribution today. We can't do it without your support.

Every gift helps us continue to celebrate the wonder of language with you and many thousands of others around the world.

We keep making new episodes because we know you love the way language connects us, whether it’s through a clever turn of phrase, a regional quirk, or heartfelt stories from callers.

You’ve told us how the show gives you a space to reflect, laugh, and marvel at the creativity of human communication. Your love of learning drives our work, and your support makes it all possible.

We’re so grateful to be part of that journey with you. And we are grateful that you helped us meet the terms of the matching grant offered by our volunteer board! It's a start on next year's needs.

Thanks for listening, sharing, and giving!