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:

June 06, 2023 Catching Tiny Grammar Mistakes (Part I)
When you're writing something that requires multiple drafts, how do you slow yourself down enough to catch the little mistakes? Learn the best technique I've developed over seven years as a writer on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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June 01, 2023 "Lay" vs. "Lie" - A Topic I've Been Avoiding
Okay, it's not THAT hard, but even seasoned writers often get this one wrong. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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May 30, 2023 Weird English Words (For Decoration Only)
Hint: Don't use these words in your next English paper. Find out what they are on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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2min
May 25, 2023 Flip Phones and Text Abbreviations - Are They Still Appropriate?
When are text abbreviations OK? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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2min
May 23, 2023 Creating Emphasis Without Quotation Marks
Last week (and on Instagram) I recommended against using quotation marks to express emphasis. Here's what you should do instead - on this week's episode of Grammar Minute!
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2min
May 18, 2023 "Quotes, Not Emphasis"
Find out what quotation marks are really for - and how to use them - on this episode of Grammar Minute!
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2min
May 16, 2023 Eight Parts of Speech in Sixty Seconds
Or: "How Fast Can Lauren Talk." Just kidding - you'll be able to easily understand these brief explanations of the eight English parts of speech!
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2min
April 20, 2023 How to Write a List
Hint: Semicolons are not your friends. Find out why on this episode of Grammar Minute!
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2min
April 18, 2023 The Most Tastiest Chocolate Doesn't Exist
"Most" and "-est" don't go together. Find out why on this episode of Grammar Minute!
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2min
April 13, 2023 Is "No" a Complete Sentence? Maybe.
"No" is a complete sentence when your sworn enemy invites you to a swordfight in the midst of a dark wood under the crescent moon. But is it really a complete sentence? Find out 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.