Grammar Minute

By Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.... more

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How many episodes does Grammar Minute have?

The podcast currently has 248 episodes available.

Grammar Minute episodes:

February 29, 2024 It's Voting Season: Grammar Matters (Maybe More than You Think)
A 2011 study found that political candidates' grammar may influence voter perception on their chances of reelection. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute--and if you're curious, read the study at this link.
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February 27, 2024 That vs Who (Will Make You Sound Smart)
"That" and "who" don't sound like obvious candidates for a mix-up, but I bet you've encountered this grammatical distinction--probably recently. Learn how to avoid the pitfall on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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February 22, 2024 "More Than" vs. "Over" (Sorry, AP Style Guide)
I have more than a hundred books. Or ... do I have over a hundred books? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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February 20, 2024 The Most Grammatically Confusing Holiday (Presidents' Day)
President's Day. Presidents' Day. Presidents Day. This holiday has long stumped grammarians, and in fact, the correct spelling depends on exactly what you want to celebrate. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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February 15, 2024 Plurals vs. Apostrophes (A Bigger Rivalry Than the Super Bowl)
Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we've finally discovered a hard-and-fast rule of the English language!
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February 13, 2024 It's All Well and Good (Can You Say "I Feel Good?")
Let me be honest: "I don't know" appears frequently in this episode.
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February 08, 2024 Discrete vs. Discreet (Hint: It's Not British vs. American)
Up next in our series of commonly misused words, poor discrete is finally getting justice.
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February 06, 2024 The Enormity of Commonly Misused Words, Part 2
Get ready for more fantastic news headlines that got things wrong with one of my favorite words: Enormity.
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February 01, 2024 The Power of Short Sentences
Short sentences pack great punch. Like this. Or this. Discover the magic of varied sentence length on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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January 30, 2024 Do you ever get anything "for free?"
Economists say no. Grammarians say no, too - at least, some of them do. Learn more about this wonky phrase on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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FAQs about Grammar Minute:

How many episodes does Grammar Minute have?

The podcast currently has 248 episodes available.