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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Italics

Noun (plural) · /ɪˈtæl.ɪks/

Definition
A style of typeface in which the letters are slanted to the right, used for emphasis, titles, foreign words, technical terms, and other typographic purposes.
Origin
From Italic, referring to Italy. The typeface was created by Aldus Manutius in Venice c. 1500, modelled on a cursive script used in the Italian chancery.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Italics in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Italics — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Tech dialogue

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