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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

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  • S3 · E287
    Tuesday · 56 sec

    The U.S. ... "Capital"?

    What's the difference between "capitol" and "capital"? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

  • S3 · E284
    October 29 · 1 min

    One Word or Two?

    When should words like "anytime" or "altogether" be one word---and when should they be split? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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  • S3 · E283
    October 27 · 1 min

    What's So Ever

    Learn what not to do in your writing on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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  • S3 · E282
    October 22 · 1 min

    Read with Speed

    Learn a trick for speed reading on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

  • S3 · E281
    October 20 · 1 min

    You're Not "Weary," You're "Wary"

    Learn about the difference between these commonly confused words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

  • S3 · E280
    October 15 · 1 min

    REBOOT: The Mighty Em Dash

    Since we've been talking about what doesn't indicate AI usage, it's time to revisit the mighty em dash. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

  • S3 · E279
    October 13 · 1 min

    REBOOT: On a Dime

    Where does this common idiom come from? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

  • S3 · E278
    October 8 · 1 min

    "He" vs. "Him"

    When should you use "he" versus "him"? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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  • S3 · E276
    October 1 · 1 min

    How Not to Detect AI

    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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  • S3 · E275
    September 29 · 1 min

    Escaped Goat

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

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  • S3 · E274
    September 24 · 1 min

    "Fever" Pitch

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

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  • S3 · E273
    September 22 · 1 min

    Super Long Nouns

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

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  • S3 · E272
    September 17 · 1 min

    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!

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  • S3 · E271
    September 15 · 1 min

    That Begs the Question ...

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

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  • S3 · E270
    September 10 · 1 min

    Nested Quotes

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

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  • S3 · E269
    September 8 · 1 min

    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!

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