Grammar Minute

Grammar Minute episodes

September 29 Escaped Goat
Learn about commonly abused idioms on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min
September 24 "Fever" Pitch
Is it "fever pitch" or "fevered pitch"---and why? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min
September 22 Super Long Nouns
Can a noun be more than one word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min
September 17 Should You Write "Conversationally"?
That's conventional writing wisdom, but when is it not a good idea? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 min
September 15 That Begs the Question ...
What does it really mean to "beg the question"? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 min
September 10 Nested Quotes
Episode summary: Don't. But if you must, here's how. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min
September 08 Letters, Ciphers, and Scrabble
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!
2 min
September 03 Perfection Is the Enemy of the Good
What should you do on the days when words just won't word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min
September 01 Bless Your Heart
This southern phrase has international origins and is older than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 min
August 27 The Opposite of "Regardless"
Is "regardful" a word---and if so, should you use it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min

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