Grammar Minute

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!

Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives 10.03.2026 1:01 ↓

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!

Weird English Words 05.03.2026 1:01 ↓

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

What Time Should You Show Up For "Supper"? 03.03.2026 1:01 ↓

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!

Nobody Knows What "Biweekly" Means 26.02.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Hoot Owls, Humans, and Who/Whom 24.02.2026 1:00 ↓

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

What's So Bad About Dangling Prepositions? 19.02.2026 1:01 ↓

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

The Inverted Pyramid 17.02.2026 1:00 ↓

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

How to Pluralize "Yes" 12.02.2026 1:01 ↓

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

Yes, We Can Tell You Used AI 10.02.2026 1:02 ↓

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

You "Really" Don't Need This Word 05.02.2026 1:01 ↓

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

We're Back ... With More Enormities 03.02.2026 1:00 ↓

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!

How to Use AI the Right Way 28.11.2025 1:01 ↓

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

It's Obvious You Used AI 26.11.2025 1:01 ↓

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

It "Costed" Less 24.11.2025 1:01 ↓

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

A Brief Note on Annotating 21.11.2025 1:01 ↓

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

"Between" vs "Among" 19.11.2025 0:58 ↓

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

Why I'm Not an "Alumni" 18.11.2025 1:01 ↓

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

Make New Cliches 07.11.2025 1:00 ↓

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? 05.11.2025 1:01 ↓

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

The Meaningless Word "Meaningful" 03.11.2025 1:00 ↓

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