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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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Surviving the "Nuclear" Apocalypse

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2026/10/06

Find survival allies with today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How Not to Detect AI

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2026/10/01

We've all heard about how to know if something is AI-generated---but are those really reliable tells? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Escaped Goat

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2026/09/29

Learn about commonly abused idioms on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Fever" Pitch

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2026/09/24

Is it "fever pitch" or "fevered pitch"---and why? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Super Long Nouns

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2026/09/22

Can a noun be more than one word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Should You Write "Conversationally"?

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2026/09/17

That's conventional writing wisdom, but when is it not a good idea? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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That Begs the Question ...

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2026/09/15

What does it really mean to "beg the question"? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Nested Quotes

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2026/09/10

Episode summary: Don't. But if you must, here's how. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Letters, Ciphers, and Scrabble

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2026/09/08

Why do you need to know that e is the most frequently used letter in the English alphabet? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Perfection Is the Enemy of the Good

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2026/09/03

What should you do on the days when words just won't word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Bless Your Heart

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2026/09/01

This southern phrase has international origins and is older than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Opposite of "Regardless"

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2026/08/27

Is "regardful" a word---and if so, should you use it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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You've Got Another "Thing" Coming

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2026/08/25

If you think you know how this idiom goes, you might have another "thing" coming. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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A versus E

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2026/08/20

What's the difference between "affect" and "effect"? Hint: It may be more complicated than you think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Hiatus is over!

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2026/08/18

Grammar Minute is back with more "biweekly" tips and tricks!

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Spring Clean Your Commas

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2026/04/23

You need extra commas just like you need those old, dusty boxes in the attic. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Read Numbers

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2026/04/21

Ahead of the midterm elections, here's what you need to know before you check the polls. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Quotation Marks Aren't for Emphasis

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2026/03/26

Quotation marks are for quotes, not emphasis. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Eight Parts of Speech in 60 Seconds

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2026/03/24

Learn the eight parts of speech---and help save the English language in sixty seconds! Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

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Waiting for vs. Waiting on

Grammar Minute ·

2026/03/12

One of these implies butlers ... and the other implies your friend is late. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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