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Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.
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Quotation marks are for quotes, not emphasis. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Learn the eight parts of speech---and help save the English language in sixty seconds! Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute.
One of these implies butlers ... and the other implies your friend is late. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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!
These words are for decoration only, not regular use. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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!
Avoid confusion by banishing this word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Hoot owls and humans have a few words in common. Learn more about the vocab of owls on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Probably not as much as you'd think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
This tip from journalism can help make your writing stick with readers. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Hint: The usual rules still apply. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Exhibit A. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Here's another word you can almost always cut from your writing. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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!
AI is like a professional librarian. Learn how to use it the right way on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Let's face it ... we can all tell. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Is "costed" a word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Annotation can be helpful for retention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The rule you were taught may not be the right one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
I'm not an "alumni." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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