Grammar Minute

Find survival allies with today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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!

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

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

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

That's conventional writing wisdom, but when is it not a good idea? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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

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

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!

What should you do on the days when words just won't word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This southern phrase has international origins and is older than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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

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

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!

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

You need extra commas just like you need those old, dusty boxes in the attic. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ahead of the midterm elections, here's what you need to know before you check the polls. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Quotation marks are for quotes, not emphasis. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Learn the eight parts of speech---and help save the English language in sixty seconds! Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

One of these implies butlers ... and the other implies your friend is late. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

There ain't no reason why you wouldn't not want to use no double negatives. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

These words are for decoration only, not regular use. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This mysterious meal has largely fallen out of favor in most of the US---and it can mean several different things. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Avoid confusion by banishing this word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Hoot owls and humans have a few words in common. Learn more about the vocab of owls on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Probably not as much as you'd think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This tip from journalism can help make your writing stick with readers. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Hint: The usual rules still apply. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Exhibit A. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Here's another word you can almost always cut from your writing. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Most people think "enormity" means huge, but it actually means "huge evil"---which can lead to some hilarious news headlines. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute! NOTE ON OUR NEW UPDATE SCHEDULE: We're back from winter break with new episodes on Tuesday and Thursday. Don't forget to tune in each week!

AI is like a professional librarian. Learn how to use it the right way on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Let's face it ... we can all tell. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Is "costed" a word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Annotation can be helpful for retention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The rule you were taught may not be the right one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

I'm not an "alumni." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

A phrase that's now a cliche was once fresh and interesting. Now, it's old hat. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What counts as jargon? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

I have a vendetta against the word "meaningful." Find out why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

When should you quote other authors in your original research? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This may make your paper-writing easier. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Can you start a sentence with a conjunction? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Learn how not to spell this word on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Here's your super-speed review of the eight parts of speech on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Is "bona-fide" an adjective or a noun? How is it pronounced? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Eliminate confusion with the simple Oxford comma. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

That's one rule all style guides agree on. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This tricky question is more important than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Next time you visit the DMV, you'll be thinking about today's episode of Grammar Minute!