Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She writes a popular language blog on Psychology Today called “Language in the Wild,” and is also a professor for The Great Courses series. Valerie is author of the recent book “Like, Literally, Dude. Arguing for the Good in Bad English” Can Bad English Make You A Better Speaker? In this fabulous interview, Valerie talked about: • Why Valerie wrote “Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English” • The difference between ‘um’ and ‘uh’ and why they are speaking superpowers. • What is vocal fry and why it is used today. • How intensifiers communicates intensity, and persuade. • Discourse markers: like, you know. Related: How to Be Unforgettable in What You Do and Say   Routine to shine Nobody is naturally amazing without practice. Always spend time on preparation. Favorite quotation “Nothing so much needs reforming as other people’s habits” -Mark Twain Recommended book Rebel with a  Clause by Ellen Jovin’s Links https://www.valeriefridland.com New Book:  Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English Psychology Today Blog:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/language-in-the-wild Other links Rock the Tech Stage On-demand P.S. If you liked this episode, you might enjoy subscribing to our mailing list. Also, I’d appreciate if you write a review in