Lauren Smyth
Grammar Minute
Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.
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Lauren Smyth
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Apr 23, 2026
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Episodes
Is English Really That Hard? 26.09.2024 1:01
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 1:01
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 34:57
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 1:01
"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 1:01
"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 1:01
The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect" 10.09.2024 1:01
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 1:01
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 1:01
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 1:01
Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far! 24.06.2024 1:01
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 1:01
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 1:00
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 1:01
Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?" 23.04.2024 1:01
It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective 18.04.2024 1:01
"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 1:01
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 22:01
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 1:01
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 21:59
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 1:01
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 1:01
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 1:01
"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 1:01
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 1:01
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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