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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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Doug Allen's Guide Part 2: Three Tips

Grammar Minute ·

2025/04/10

Enjoy a continuation of tips from economist Doug Allen's writing guide!

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Doug Allen's Writing Guide: "Where" vs "In Which"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/04/09

Enjoy a tip from economist Doug Allen's writing guide in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"In a Nutshell"

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2025/04/08

Where did this idiom originate? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 2

Grammar Minute ·

2025/04/07

Learn some more fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 1

Grammar Minute ·

2025/04/04

Learn some fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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ARCHIVES: What Does It Mean to "Beg the Question?"

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2025/04/03

Probably not what you think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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ARCHIVES: Every Day vs Everyday

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2025/04/02

These two words are similar ... but not the same. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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ARCHIVES: I.E. vs E.G.

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2025/04/01

We toss around these Latin abbreviations like we know what they mean ... but do we really? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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When the Music Turns the Volume Down

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/31

Adjectival phrases must match the subject of the sentence. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

24:09

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Esther Pipkin, YA...

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/30

Esther grew up on a farm in Missouri, where she spent her childhood in the woods playing with Peter Pan and the Pevensies. She graduated from The Author Conservatory with a certification in creative writing, and a certification in business and entrepreneurship. When she’s not writing, you might find Esther baking snickerdoodles and singing showtunes or going on adventures (like visiting bookstores) with her husband.

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History of the Pound/Hash Sign

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/28

What's the history of this social media magic symbol? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why You Shouldn't Plan

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/27

If you're writing something long, like a book or a research paper, I argue you shouldn't bother outlining. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Most Important Part

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/26

When you're writing something new, where should you invest the most time? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"On a Dime"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/25

Where do we get this weird expression? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Bring Back Blunt Emails

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/24

No emojis. No unnecessary words. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Against Emoji in Emails

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/21

That smiley face isn't conveying what you think it is. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Contrary to Contranyms

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2025/03/20

In this age of government "sanctions," what does this word actually mean? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How Many Spaces Belong After a Period?

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2025/03/19

Unless you're using a typewriter, the simple rule is usually better. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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History of the Percent Sign

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2025/03/18

No, it's not just a misprinted 100. And it's not a recent invention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The History of "OK"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/07

There's a surprisingly interesting story behind one of our favorite abbreviations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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