Grammar Minute

Bona-Fide Good Grammar 20.10.2025 1:01 ↓

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

My Parents, Ayn Rand and God 17.10.2025 1:00 ↓

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

Never Start a Sentence with a Number 15.10.2025 1:01 ↓

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

Is "Percent" Singular or Plural? 13.10.2025 1:01 ↓

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

Driver License or Driver's License? 10.10.2025 1:01 ↓

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

Phonics vs. "Whole Word" 08.10.2025 1:01 ↓

Learn the difference between the phonics and whole word methods of reading on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

In Defense of Bullet Points 06.10.2025 1:01 ↓

Make emails clearer Type less ... on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

It's Very Bad to Use the Word "Very" 03.10.2025 1:01 ↓

This irregular adverb is almost always unnecessary. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"Further" vs "Farther" 01.10.2025 1:01 ↓

This is your regularly scheduled reminder that "further" and "farther" don't mean the same thing. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Antidisestablishmentarianism (Don't Use Long Words) 29.09.2025 1:01 ↓

"Antidisestablishmentarianism" contains a canceling double negative, a long word sandwiched between prefix and suffix, and more confusion than any reader needs. Learn more about this word--and how not to use long words--on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Grammar Errors in Song Lyrics 26.09.2025 1:01 ↓

Don't get me wrong: I still like the song. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

How Long Is Too Long? 24.09.2025 1:01 ↓

Long sentences can be confusing and tough to read. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The Longest Word in the English Language 22.09.2025 1:00 ↓

How long is too long for the dictionary? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Why Good Reading Makes Good Writing 19.09.2025 1:01 ↓

Read good books--that's how you become a better writer. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Mintue!

Why Good Typing Makes Good Grammar 17.09.2025 1:01 ↓

If you want to be a good grammarian, start by being a good typist. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

How to Differentiate Character Voices 15.09.2025 1:01 ↓

A rare tip about writing fiction on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Do You Really Need That Hyphen? 12.09.2025 1:01 ↓

Probably not. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What Is an En Dash? 10.09.2025 1:01 ↓

Em dashes and en dashes sound similar--but they're not the same. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What Is an Em Dash? 08.09.2025 1:01 ↓

On this podcast, we talk a lot about how to use em dashes correctly--but we rarely talk about what they are. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Can Inanimate Nouns Be Possessive? 05.09.2025 1:01 ↓

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

The History of the Asterisk 03.09.2025 1:00 ↓

Where does our favorite c*nsorship symbol come from? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

When to Capitalize "Mom" and "Dad" 01.09.2025 1:01 ↓

When should you capitalize "mom" and "dad"--and "grandpa" and "auntie" and all the rest? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"U.S." vs. "US" 28.08.2025 1:01 ↓

Let's turn back to the Chicago Manual of Style for another grammar rule!

Why Good Writers Need Editors 26.08.2025 1:01 ↓

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"Capital" vs. "Capitol" 21.08.2025 0:56 ↓

Hint: They're both locations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Mintue!