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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

education language learning

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Weird: Apostrophe Direction Matters

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/11

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!

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Carrots, Karats, Carats, and Carets - What's the...

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/08

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

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Each Other vs. One Another

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/05

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!

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Loose vs. Lose (Grammar Hall of Shame)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/08/31

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

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Fewer vs. Less (A Quick Review)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/08/29

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!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/27

This will never not be one of my favorite topics. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Adverbs vs. Adjectives

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/25

Dot your "i," cross your "t," and don't forget to write "ly." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Run-On Sentences

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/20

We're pretty sure the national park service didn't really mean for hunters to shoot pedestrians. Or did they? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Adjective Verbs

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/18

"Tables are for eating customers only." Are you ... sure about that? Find out what went wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Book Titles: Underline, Quotes, or Italics?

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/13

If you're reading a great book that all your friends are now required to enjoy, too, how should you punctuate the title? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What Time Should You Show Up for "Supper?"

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/11

If your friend invites you over for supper, do you know what time to show up? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Waiting For vs. Waiting On

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/06

Are you waiting on or for your Amazon package? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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There, Their, They're - Part III

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/04

There are only so many different ways to spell "their." Find out if they're your kryptonite on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Their, They're (Part II)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/06/22

There's a lot going on this episode of Grammar Minute ...

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They're, Their - Part I

Grammar Minute ·

2023/06/20

Their, they're, there - what's a writer to do? Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Catching Tiny Grammar Mistakes (Part II)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/06/08

What if you're writing an email and you only get one draft to show off your most professional grammar knowledge? Learn some quick editing techniques that can help on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Catching Tiny Grammar Mistakes (Part I)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/06/06

When you're writing something that requires multiple drafts, how do you slow yourself down enough to catch the little mistakes? Learn the best technique I've developed over seven years as a writer on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Lay" vs. "Lie" - A Topic I've Been Avoiding

Grammar Minute ·

2023/06/01

Okay, it's not THAT hard, but even seasoned writers often get this one wrong. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Weird English Words (For Decoration Only)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/05/30

Hint: Don't use these words in your next English paper. Find out what they are on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Flip Phones and Text Abbreviations - Are They Still...

Grammar Minute ·

2023/05/25

When are text abbreviations OK? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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