Grammar Minute

What Does SOS Stand For? (Backronyms) 11.04.2025 1:01 ↓

What does "SOS" stand for? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Doug Allen's Guide Part 2: Three Tips 10.04.2025 0:56 ↓

Enjoy a continuation of tips from economist Doug Allen's writing guide!

Doug Allen's Writing Guide: "Where" vs "In Which" 09.04.2025 1:01 ↓

Enjoy a tip from economist Doug Allen's writing guide in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"In a Nutshell" 08.04.2025 1:01 ↓

Where did this idiom originate? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 2 07.04.2025 1:01 ↓

Learn some more fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 1 04.04.2025 1:01 ↓

Learn some fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

ARCHIVES: What Does It Mean to "Beg the Question?" 03.04.2025 1:01 ↓

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

ARCHIVES: Every Day vs Everyday 02.04.2025 1:01 ↓

These two words are similar ... but not the same. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

ARCHIVES: I.E. vs E.G. 01.04.2025 1:01 ↓

We toss around these Latin abbreviations like we know what they mean ... but do we really? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

When the Music Turns the Volume Down 31.03.2025 1:01 ↓

Adjectival phrases must match the subject of the sentence. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Esther Pipkin, YA Fantasy Author 30.03.2025 24:09 ↓

Esther grew up on a farm in Missouri, where she spent her childhood in the woods playing with Peter Pan and the Pevensies. She graduated from The Author Conservatory with a certification in creative writing, and a certification in business and entrepreneurship. When she’s not writing, you might find Esther baking snickerdoodles and singing showtunes or going on adventures (like visiting bookstores...

History of the Pound/Hash Sign 28.03.2025 1:01 ↓

What's the history of this social media magic symbol? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Why You Shouldn't Plan 27.03.2025 1:01 ↓

If you're writing something long, like a book or a research paper, I argue you shouldn't bother outlining. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The Most Important Part 26.03.2025 1:01 ↓

When you're writing something new, where should you invest the most time? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"On a Dime" 25.03.2025 1:01 ↓

Where do we get this weird expression? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Bring Back Blunt Emails 24.03.2025 1:01 ↓

No emojis. No unnecessary words. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Against Emoji in Emails 21.03.2025 1:01 ↓

That smiley face isn't conveying what you think it is. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Contrary to Contranyms 20.03.2025 1:01 ↓

In this age of government "sanctions," what does this word actually mean? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

How Many Spaces Belong After a Period? 19.03.2025 1:01 ↓

Unless you're using a typewriter, the simple rule is usually better. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

History of the Percent Sign 18.03.2025 1:01 ↓

No, it's not just a misprinted 100. And it's not a recent invention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The History of "OK" 07.03.2025 1:01 ↓

There's a surprisingly interesting story behind one of our favorite abbreviations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

OK, Okay, and o.k. 06.03.2025 1:01 ↓

It's never OK to misspell "okay." Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

How to Capitalize Titles 05.03.2025 1:01 ↓

Hint: It's not just the first word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

A Bad Book Title 04.03.2025 1:01 ↓

This book title is filled with grammar lessons. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The "Enormity" of These Headlines 03.03.2025 1:01 ↓

The Grammar Hall of Shame returns with this classic--and hilarious--word choice error.