RERUN: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate
Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Oct 03, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 114
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RERUN: Cats & Compound Nouns
If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's (rerun) episode of Grammar Minute!
Oct 01, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Is English Really That Hard?
It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 26, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"
Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 24, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 111
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Author of The Creator and the Cosmos
Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.
Sep 20, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Corporations Aren't Alive (Singular "They")
"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it definitely doesn't work.
Sep 19, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Incomplete Comparisons
"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 17, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis?
The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 12, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect"
Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 10, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 106
"Enamored of" or "Enamored With?"
Preposition alert! "Enamored" can be used without an object, but the more common usage requires a preposition. The only problem is, which one should you choose? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 05, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 105
How to Get What You Want
It's back to school season, and that means it's time to start sending emails. Here are a few quick tips and tricks to make sure your emails are well-received!
Sep 03, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 104
You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator!
Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jun 27, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far!
Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jun 24, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Way Back Then Was Better Than You Thought
Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
May 02, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 101
What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?!
English is weird. Really weird--even weirder than I can explain in almost 100 episodes. Learn how to get your questions answered on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 30, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 100
"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?"
Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 25, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?"
It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 23, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 98
"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective
"Mean you" are going to the grocery store. Say it with me: What? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 18, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Commas After Adverbs
Actually, you might not need that comma. Especially if you're writing conversationally. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 16, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 95
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with YA Science Fiction Author Lyndsey Lewellen
Where's the best spot to write a book? How do you ask for book blurbs, beta readers, and more? Join me for a conversation with Lyndsey Lewellen, author of the just-released novel The Chaos Grid. Lyndsey Lewellen is a YA science fiction and fantasy author. Her stories are filled with adventure, wonder, and journeys toward redemption. When she’s not writing, reading, or whittling down her endless TBR, she designs covers for novels and paints on shoes. Learn more about her work at lyndseylewellen.c...
Apr 15, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Single-Sentence Paragraphs
It's official: One-sentence paragraphs are the new sliced bread. (Or is that a case of mixed metaphors?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and don't forget to visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks!
Apr 10, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 94
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Cathy McCrumb, Science Fiction Author
Join me for a conversation with Cathy McCrumb, author of the Children of the Consortium science fiction series! We'll cover everything from what it's like to be a first-time author to picking yourself up after harsh feedback to moving cross-country with your favorite books. Cathy McCrumb graduated from Biola University with a degree in English Literature and a love for stories. She and her husband, whom she met while writing letters to soldiers, have five children. They currently live in the sha...
Apr 08, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Preposition Endings - When You Don't Need Them
Welcome back to another episode of the Grammar Hall of Shame! This unremarkable entry showcases the blandness of short prepositions. For more tips and tricks, visit thegrammarminute.com.
Apr 04, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Diaereses: The Best of Diacritical Marks
Hats off to this underrated, so-called "archaic" punctuation mark that can make pronunciation a whole lot easier. For more tips and tricks, visit thegrammarminute.com.
Apr 03, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 91
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.
Mar 28, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 90
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 thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.
Mar 26, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 89
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 tricks.
Mar 22, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 88
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 Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.
Mar 21, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 87
You're LITERALLY So Wrong!
Learn why you've literally been using "literally" to mean exactly the opposite of what it literally means.
Mar 14, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 86
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.
Mar 12, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 85
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