Grammar Minute
Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 209
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
RERUN: Cats & Compound Nouns
If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's (rerun) episode of Grammar Minute!
Is English Really That Hard?
It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"
Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Author of The Creator and the Cosmos
Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.
Corporations Aren't Alive (Singular "They")
"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it definitely doesn't work.
Incomplete Comparisons
"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis?
The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect"
Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"Enamored of" or "Enamored With?"
Preposition alert! "Enamored" can be used without an object, but the more common usage requires a preposition. The only problem is, which one should you choose? Find out on today's episode of Grammar…
How to Get What You Want
It's back to school season, and that means it's time to start sending emails. Here are a few quick tips and tricks to make sure your emails are well-received!
You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator!
Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far!
Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Way Back Then Was Better Than You Thought
Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?!
English is weird. Really weird--even weirder than I can explain in almost 100 episodes. Learn how to get your questions answered on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?"
Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?"
It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective
"Mean you" are going to the grocery store. Say it with me: What? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Commas After Adverbs
Actually, you might not need that comma. Especially if you're writing conversationally. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with YA Science Fiction Author Lyndsey Lewellen
Where's the best spot to write a book? How do you ask for book blurbs, beta readers, and more? Join me for a conversation with Lyndsey Lewellen, author of the just-released novel The Chaos Grid.
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Single-Sentence Paragraphs
It's official: One-sentence paragraphs are the new sliced bread. (Or is that a case of mixed metaphors?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and don't forget to visit thegrammarminute.co…