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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

education language learning

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1:01

"Can" vs. "May" - The Case of the Electric Guitar

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/26

You CAN, but you MAY not. (Should you?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

When You Need an Apostrophe (And When You Don't)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/25

Remember: Apostrophes do not make plurals. Ever. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

How to Self-Edit

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/24

The trick to self-editing is making your words look like they aren't your own. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

The Passivity of the Passive Voice

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/21

Skip the passive voice. Stay active. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:02

The Eight Parts of Speech (In 60 Seconds)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/20

Here's your entire high school grammar curriculum--in just 60 seconds!

1:01

Subjective vs. Objective Pronouns

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/19

People mix these up all the time ... but the difference is easier than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

When Is Concision Too Concise?

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2025/02/18

How can you tell when you've cut too many words out of your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

RERUN- Fun Grammar Facts, Part 2

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/17

Did you know ...? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Valentine's Day (A Grammatical Special)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/14

This Valentine's Day, impress your crush with impeccable grammar. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

RERUN - Fun Grammar Facts, Part I

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/13

Did you know ...? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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RERUN - Shared Apostrophes

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/12

How do you indicate that two people own the same item? Learn more about this special case of apostrophes on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

0:55

RERUN - Irregardless

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/11

"Irregardless" isn't a word. Learn why it's wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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History of the @ (At Sign)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/10

Hint: This punctuation marks long predates email. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

History of the & (Ampersand)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/07

Where did this weird little squiggle come from? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It's Not That Serious! (Exclamation Marks)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/06

Do exclamation marks help or hurt your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It Isn't Never Right to Use Double Negatives

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/05

What does the title of this episode mean? Is it always right--or never right? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why You Need That Serial Comma

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/04

People like to argue about the Oxford comma, but there are some very clear scenarios when its use is not optional. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Ten Items or Less"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/03

Learn about a common grammar error on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Show, Don't Tell

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/31

This common writing tip is surprisingly difficult to follow. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Why "Very Important" Isn't Important At All

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/30

Strengthen your descriptors with these simple tricks. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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