LIKE - How to Avoid Filler Words

[CrimsonChin]

There was an earlier thread somewhat relating to grammar and filler words.
I brought up McWhorter,

@CrimsonChin

American English is a very dynamic language and all the “rules” change too. I’m guessing since you’re a member of the forum you listen to podcasts, a couple I’d recommend off the top of my head are A Way With Words and Lexicon Valley with Professor John McWhorter. Both are fascinating and explain the our ever changing language & grammar.

@CrimsonChin

You might find this article by John McWhorter interesting- The Linguistic Evolution of 'Like' - The Atlantic
He’s even got a book titled “Words on the Move: Why English Won’t - and Can’t - Sit Still (Like, Literally)”