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Grammar Minute

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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1 minutes
Episodes
209
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Do you ever get anything

Do you ever get anything "for free?"

Economists say no. Grammarians say no, too - at least, some of them do. Learn more about this wonky phrase on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
SPECIAL EPISODE:

SPECIAL EPISODE: "Haven" Sci-Fi Audio Drama

Welcome to this special episode of Grammar Minute - a short story audio drama by GM's host, Lauren Smyth!

A dying star. A one-person shelter. A robot for company. Life on a barely habitable planet mig…

00:11:59  |   Wed 03 Jan 2024
Using Foreign Words in English Writing

Using Foreign Words in English Writing

Change the status quo. Avoid Latin like you avoid cliches - that is, like the plague.

00:01:00  |   Thu 23 Nov 2023
A Writer Responds to ChatGPT

A Writer Responds to ChatGPT

I'm a hard news and fiction writer. Here's why I'm not worried about ChatGPT taking my job - plus an (un)grammatical approach to staying ahead of the robot army.

00:01:01  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
Pronoun Abuse - Stop It. Get Some Help.

Pronoun Abuse - Stop It. Get Some Help.

These two simple tips will make your writing clearer - and once you see this mistake, you'll never fail to notice it. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Thu 16 Nov 2023
Is It Time to Break the Rules of Grammar?

Is It Time to Break the Rules of Grammar?

Grammar Minute usually isn't an opinion show, but could there be room for opinions among the many and often contradictory rules of Grammar? Hear the official opinion on today's episode of Grammar Min…

00:01:01  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
Me Either vs. Me Neither

Me Either vs. Me Neither

Since when has Grammar Minute been an opinion show? Since we started talking about "me either" vs. "me neither!"

00:01:01  |   Thu 19 Oct 2023
Toward or Towards?

Toward or Towards?

What should you do about those pesky words that sometimes seem to be spelled with "s" but sometimes go without? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
Based On vs. Based Off

Based On vs. Based Off

Where's your grammatical foundation - and how solid is it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Thu 05 Oct 2023
Dangling Modifiers (In Honor of National Coffee Day)

Dangling Modifiers (In Honor of National Coffee Day)

It's National Coffee Day ... at least, it was the day I recorded this episode. You may not be sure how grammar and coffee are related, but you can find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 03 Oct 2023
The Golden Rule of Commas

The Golden Rule of Commas

Commas are suffering from severe overuse. Learn how not to use a comma on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
What's an Interrobang ‽

What's an Interrobang ‽

Meet the interrobang, a non-standard punctuation mark that I wish we'd use more often. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
How to Answer

How to Answer "How Are You?"

I am well. I am doing well. I am good. I'm not so good now because my English professor is asking about my day and I don't know what to say. Learn how to respond impressively on today's episode of Gr…

00:01:01  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
Words That Don't Exist (So Don't Use Them)

Words That Don't Exist (So Don't Use Them)

Are there any common words you've been using that actually don't exist? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
The Sin of Irregardless - Why It's Wrong

The Sin of Irregardless - Why It's Wrong

You probably already know this word is a travesty, but why? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Thu 14 Sep 2023
Weird: Apostrophe Direction Matters

Weird: Apostrophe Direction Matters

Depending on the font you're using, ' and ' don't actually mean the same thing. Find out why you should care (a little bit) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Mon 11 Sep 2023
Carrots, Karats, Carats, and Carets - What's the Difference?

Carrots, Karats, Carats, and Carets - What's the Difference?

Hint: This episode may help you impress your geology professor, if you have one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Fri 08 Sep 2023
Each Other vs. One Another

Each Other vs. One Another

When my cats and I have a staring competition, are we looking at one another or each other? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
Loose vs. Lose (Grammar Hall of Shame)

Loose vs. Lose (Grammar Hall of Shame)

If you're not careful, you could ... lose? Loose? something important! 

00:01:01  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Fewer vs. Less (A Quick Review)

Fewer vs. Less (A Quick Review)

Here's your biweekly (ha!) reminder from Grammar Minute that you, too, can be smarter than big name companies. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

00:01:01  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
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