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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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You're LITERALLY So Wrong!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/14

Learn why you've literally been using "literally" to mean exactly the opposite of what it literally means.

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Prepping for the Nuclear Apocalypse

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/12

After today's episode of Grammar Minute, you'll be able to poetically stare off into the sunset just like the heroes of your favorite dystopian novels.

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"Based On" vs. "Based Off"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/07

Your tower might be based off a shaky foundation--unless it's on the foundation. Nitpick some popular grammar on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

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Dr. Steele's Spelling Minute: British vs. American Words

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/05

This poem mysteriously turned up on the back of my economics quiz, imparting powerful knowledge from the keeper of American vs. British spellings and, also, of economics--Dr. Charles Steele of Hillsdale College. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It's Voting Season: Grammar Matters (Maybe More than...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/29

A 2011 study found that political candidates' grammar may influence voter perception on their chances of reelection. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute--and if you're curious, read the study at this link.

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That vs Who (Will Make You Sound Smart)

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/27

"That" and "who" don't sound like obvious candidates for a mix-up, but I bet you've encountered this grammatical distinction--probably recently. Learn how to avoid the pitfall on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"More Than" vs. "Over" (Sorry, AP Style Guide)

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/22

I have more than a hundred books. Or ... do I have over a hundred books? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Most Grammatically Confusing Holiday (Presidents'...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/20

President's Day. Presidents' Day. Presidents Day. This holiday has long stumped grammarians, and in fact, the correct spelling depends on exactly what you want to celebrate. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Plurals vs. Apostrophes (A Bigger Rivalry Than the...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/15

Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we've finally discovered a hard-and-fast rule of the English language!

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It's All Well and Good (Can You Say "I Feel Good?")

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/13

Let me be honest: "I don't know" appears frequently in this episode.

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Discrete vs. Discreet (Hint: It's Not British vs....

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/08

Up next in our series of commonly misused words, poor discrete is finally getting justice.

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The Enormity of Commonly Misused Words, Part 2

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/06

Get ready for more fantastic news headlines that got things wrong with one of my favorite words: Enormity.

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The Power of Short Sentences

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/01

Short sentences pack great punch. Like this. Or this. Discover the magic of varied sentence length on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Do you ever get anything "for free?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/01/30

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!

11:59

SPECIAL EPISODE: "Haven" Sci-Fi Audio Drama

Grammar Minute ·

2024/01/03

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 might be lonely, but it's also a great way to escape the past--or so Ozero thinks. But when an unfamiliar spaceship crash-lands near his shelter, Ozero is faced with a decision: Will he seek revenge for the destruction of his family, or will he find healing through forgiveness?Performed by Lauren

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Using Foreign Words in English Writing

Grammar Minute ·

2023/11/23

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

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A Writer Responds to ChatGPT

Grammar Minute ·

2023/11/21

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.

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Pronoun Abuse - Stop It. Get Some Help.

Grammar Minute ·

2023/11/16

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!

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Is It Time to Break the Rules of Grammar?

Grammar Minute ·

2023/11/14

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 Minute!

1:01

Me Either vs. Me Neither

Grammar Minute ·

2023/10/19

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

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