Lauren Smyth

Grammar Minute

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

Author

Lauren Smyth

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.laurensmythbooks.com

Latest episode

Apr 23, 2026

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Episodes

Is English Really That Hard? 26.09.2024

It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Should You Put a Comma Before "And?" 24.09.2024

Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Author of The Creator and the Cosmos 20.09.2024

Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.

Corporations Aren't Alive (Singular "They") 19.09.2024

"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it  definitely  doesn't work.

Incomplete Comparisons 17.09.2024

"Mechanical pencils are just  better."  Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis? 12.09.2024

The answer is probably  no.  Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect" 10.09.2024

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!

"Enamored of" or "Enamored With?" 05.09.2024

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!

How to Get What You Want 03.09.2024

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!

You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator! 27.06.2024

Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far! 24.06.2024

Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Way Back Then Was Better Than You Thought 02.05.2024

Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?! 30.04.2024

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!

"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?" 25.04.2024

Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?" 23.04.2024

It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective 18.04.2024

"Mean you" are going to the grocery store. Say it with me:  What?  Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Commas After Adverbs 16.04.2024

Actually, you might not need that comma. Especially if you're writing conversationally. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with YA Science Fiction Author Lyndsey Lewellen 15.04.2024

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 TB...

Single-Sentence Paragraphs 10.04.2024

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!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Cathy McCrumb, Science Fiction Author 08.04.2024

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 husba...

Preposition Endings - When You Don't Need Them 04.04.2024

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.

Diaereses: The Best of Diacritical Marks 03.04.2024

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.

The Compelling Case for Admirable Adjectives 28.03.2024

"Good." "Bad." "Fine." "Very." Learn how to banish these overused words from your lexicon in today's episode of Grammar Minute. 

The Infamous "Not Un-" 26.03.2024

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.

The Magic of "Iff" 22.03.2024

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.

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