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Lauren Smyth

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  • S3 · E282
    Thursday · 1 min

    Read with Speed

    Learn a trick for speed reading 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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  • S3 · E268
    September 3 · 1 min

    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!

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  • S3 · E267
    September 1 · 1 min

    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!

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  • S3 · E266
    August 27 · 1 min

    The Opposite of "Regardless"

    Is "regardful" a word---and if so, should you use it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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  • S3 · E265
    August 25 · 1 min

    You've Got Another "Thing" Coming

    If you think you know how this idiom goes, you might have another "thing" coming. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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  • S3 · E264
    August 20 · 1 min

    A versus E

    What's the difference between "affect" and "effect"? Hint: It may be more complicated than you think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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  • S3 · E263
    August 18 · 1 min

    Hiatus is over!

    Grammar Minute is back with more "biweekly" tips and tricks!

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