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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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Inflammable: In Flames or Un-Flammable?

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/09

Inflammable. Incombustible. Thanks, English. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Imply vs. Infer

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/08

Who ate the last cookie--and what am I implying? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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RERUN: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/03

Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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RERUN: Cats & Compound Nouns

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/01

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!

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Is English Really That Hard?

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/26

It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/24

Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

34:57

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Author...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/20

Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.

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Corporations Aren't Alive (Singular "They")

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/19

"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it definitely doesn't work.

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Incomplete Comparisons

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/17

"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis?

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/12

The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/10

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!

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"Enamored of" or "Enamored With?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/05

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 Minute!

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How to Get What You Want

Grammar Minute ·

2024/09/03

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!

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You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/06/27

Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/06/24

Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Way Back Then Was Better Than You Thought

Grammar Minute ·

2024/05/02

Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/30

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!

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"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/25

Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/23

It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/18

"Mean you" are going to the grocery store. Say it with me: What? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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