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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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Waiting "On" = Fancy Butlers

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/22

You don't "wait on" as many things as you think you do. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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RERUN: The Conciseness of "Concision"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/17

"Conciseness" or "concision?" Learn more on today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute!

32:52

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Sophia Hansen, Author...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/15

Sophia Hansen is an organic writer, using no hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides on her words unless absolutely convenient. She’s lived on a tiny island in Alaska, the bustling cities of New York and Boston, and has settled in the southeast where she writes and edits in other worlds. Sophia loves plenty of coffee, crispy bacon, and—after 30+ years of marriage, seven children, and numerous pets—that she can still fit into her high school earrings.

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RERUN: It's Not Unlikely That You've Seen This Before

Grammar Minute ·

2024/10/15

The dreaded "not un-" construction returns in today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute.

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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!

1:00

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!

1:01

You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/06/27

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

1:01

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!

1:01

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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