Grammar Minute

Read with Speed 22.10.2026 1:01 ↓

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

You're Not "Weary," You're "Wary" 20.10.2026 1:02 ↓

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

REBOOT: The Might Em Dash 15.10.2026 1:01 ↓

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!

REBOOT: On a Dime 13.10.2026 1:01 ↓

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

"He" vs. "Him" 08.10.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Surviving the "Nuclear" Apocalypse 06.10.2026 1:01 ↓

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

How Not to Detect AI 01.10.2026 1:01 ↓

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!

Escaped Goat 29.09.2026 1:01 ↓

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

"Fever" Pitch 24.09.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Super Long Nouns 22.09.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Should You Write "Conversationally"? 17.09.2026 1:00 ↓

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

That Begs the Question ... 15.09.2026 1:00 ↓

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

Nested Quotes 10.09.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Letters, Ciphers, and Scrabble 08.09.2026 1:03 ↓

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!

Perfection Is the Enemy of the Good 03.09.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Bless Your Heart 01.09.2026 1:00 ↓

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

The Opposite of "Regardless" 27.08.2026 1:01 ↓

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

You've Got Another "Thing" Coming 25.08.2026 1:00 ↓

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

A versus E 20.08.2026 1:01 ↓

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!

Hiatus is over! 18.08.2026 1:00 ↓

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

Spring Clean Your Commas 23.04.2026 1:01 ↓

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

How to Read Numbers 21.04.2026 1:01 ↓

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 Aren't for Emphasis 26.03.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Eight Parts of Speech in 60 Seconds 24.03.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Waiting for vs. Waiting on 12.03.2026 1:01 ↓

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