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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

education language learning

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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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Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives

Grammar Minute ·

2026/03/10

There ain't no reason why you wouldn't not want to use no double negatives. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Weird English Words

Grammar Minute ·

2026/03/05

These words are for decoration only, not regular use. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What Time Should You Show Up For "Supper"?

Grammar Minute ·

2026/03/03

This mysterious meal has largely fallen out of favor in most of the US---and it can mean several different things. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Nobody Knows What "Biweekly" Means

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/26

Avoid confusion by banishing this word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Hoot Owls, Humans, and Who/Whom

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/24

Hoot owls and humans have a few words in common. Learn more about the vocab of owls on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What's So Bad About Dangling Prepositions?

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/19

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

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The Inverted Pyramid

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/17

This tip from journalism can help make your writing stick with readers. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Pluralize "Yes"

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/12

Hint: The usual rules still apply. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:02

Yes, We Can Tell You Used AI

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/10

Exhibit A. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

You "Really" Don't Need This Word

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/05

Here's another word you can almost always cut from your writing. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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We're Back ... With More Enormities

Grammar Minute ·

2026/02/03

Most people think "enormity" means huge, but it actually means "huge evil"---which can lead to some hilarious news headlines. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!NOTE ON OUR NEW UPDATE SCHEDULE: We're back from winter break with new episodes on Tuesday and Thursday. Don't forget to tune in each week!

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How to Use AI the Right Way

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/28

AI is like a professional librarian. Learn how to use it the right way on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It's Obvious You Used AI

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/26

Let's face it ... we can all tell. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It "Costed" Less

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/24

Is "costed" a word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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A Brief Note on Annotating

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/21

Annotation can be helpful for retention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

0:58

"Between" vs "Among"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/19

The rule you were taught may not be the right one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why I'm Not an "Alumni"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/18

I'm not an "alumni." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Make New Cliches

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/07

A phrase that's now a cliche was once fresh and interesting. Now, it's old hat. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What Counts as Jargon?

Grammar Minute ·

2025/11/05

What counts as jargon? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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