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The Compelling Case for Admirable Adjectives
"Good." "Bad." "Fine." "Very." Learn how to banish these overused words from your lexicon in today's episode of Grammar Minute.
The Infamous "Not Un-"
It's not unlikely that you've seen this construction before ... but here's to hoping you never see it again. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit...
The Magic of "Iff"
I sneeze if I pet cats, but I become joyful iff I pet cats. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and...
The Case for Ungrammatical Emails
Toss out your grammar book and your thesaurus when you're writing email subject lines (unless you want to sound like ChatGPT). Learn more on today's episode of Grammar...
You're LITERALLY So Wrong!
Learn why you've literally been using "literally" to mean exactly the opposite of what it literally means.
Prepping for the Nuclear Apocalypse
After today's episode of Grammar Minute, you'll be able to poetically stare off into the sunset just like the heroes of your favorite dystopian novels.
"Based On" vs. "Based Off"
Your tower might be based off a shaky foundation--unless it's on the foundation. Nitpick some popular grammar on today's episode of Grammar Minute.
Dr. Steele's Spelling Minute: British vs. American Words
This poem mysteriously turned up on the back of my economics quiz, imparting powerful knowledge from the keeper of American vs. British spellings and, also, of economi...
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--a...
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...
"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!
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 cele...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
SPECIAL EPISODE: "Haven" Sci-Fi Audio Drama
Welcome to this special episode of Grammar Minute - a short story audio drama by GM's host, Lauren Smyth!A dying star. A one-person shelter. A robot for company. Life ...
Using Foreign Words in English Writing
Change the status quo. Avoid Latin like you avoid cliches - that is, like the plague.
A Writer Responds to ChatGPT
I'm a hard news and fiction writer. Here's why I'm not worried about ChatGPT taking my job - plus an (un)grammatical approach to staying ahead of the robot army.
Pronoun Abuse - Stop It. Get Some Help.
These two simple tips will make your writing clearer - and once you see this mistake, you'll never fail to notice it. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Is It Time to Break the Rules of Grammar?
Grammar Minute usually isn't an opinion show, but could there be room for opinions among the many and often contradictory rules of Grammar? Hear the official opinion o...
Me Either vs. Me Neither
Since when has Grammar Minute been an opinion show? Since we started talking about "me either" vs. "me neither!"
Toward or Towards?
What should you do about those pesky words that sometimes seem to be spelled with "s" but sometimes go without? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Based On vs. Based Off
Where's your grammatical foundation - and how solid is it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Dangling Modifiers (In Honor of National Coffee Day)
It's National Coffee Day ... at least, it was the day I recorded this episode. You may not be sure how grammar and coffee are related, but you can find out on today's ...
The Golden Rule of Commas
Commas are suffering from severe overuse. Learn how not to use a comma on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What's an Interrobang ‽
Meet the interrobang, a non-standard punctuation mark that I wish we'd use more often. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
How to Answer "How Are You?"
I am well. I am doing well. I am good. I'm not so good now because my English professor is asking about my day and I don't know what to say. Learn how to respond impre...