Be Smarter Now Podcast

You can be a better communicator today! Each week, Be Smarter Now with Precise brings you quick takeaway tips on grammar, punctuation, and writing. You’ll get fun facts about the English language and easy suggestions for improving communication in your everyday life--at work and at home. Grammar doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it can be pretty cool! We’re here to help you look AND sound smarter every day! PreciseProofing.com

Workplace Communication 09/30/2019

Workplace Communication Today, we’re talking about Workplace communication. Right now in the United States, 3 generations are coexisting & collaborating in the workplace. So, there’s 2 things you need to consider when communicating in the workplace. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/11453255

What to Say When Someone Passes Away 09/24/2019

What to Say When Someone Passes Away Today, I want to talk about a more sensitive subject... something that we all struggle with: What to say when someone passes away. It can be difficult to find the right words to say when someone you know has lost a loved one. You want to provide comfort in a time of grief. And you don’t want to slip up and say the wrong thing or say something to make them feel worse. So, what’s the best way to support your friend or family member? Here are 3 Tips... /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/11376068

The Elements of Style 09/16/2019

The Elements of Style Today, I want to talk to you about this handy little book: The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, who as you may know as the author of such famous works as Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/11255870

Mispronounced Words 09/09/2019

Mispronounced Words Are you ready for it? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/11182634

I vs. Me 08/26/2019

I vs. Me Do you ever struggle with knowing when to use I or me in a sentence? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/11006204

How to Write a Thank You Note 08/19/2019

How to Write a Thank You Note Today, we’re going to cover how to write a simple thank you note that will make someone feel special and make YOU look like a shining star. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10906437

How to Use Colons 08/12/2019

How to Use Colons Today, I’m giving you an easy guide to master How to use colons. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10848743

Facebook Tips 08/06/2019

Facebook Tips Today, I want to give YOU a quick Facebook tip. I was recently speaking with some friends and I was surprised at how many people didn’t know this about Facebook… /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10786715

Changes In The English Language 07/27/2019

Changes In The English Language Sometimes changes happen so subtly in the English language, we hardly notice them. If you're a word nerd --& even if you're not--you'll be interested in knowing that the English language has undergone yet another evolution. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10678889

Changes in the English Language 07/23/2019

Changes in the English Language Sometimes changes happen so subtly in the English language we hardly notice them. If you’re a word nerd--and even if you’re not--you’ll be interested in knowing that the English language has undergone yet another evolution. Let’s take a look at a few changes that occurred recently… /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10626929

Writer's Block 07/15/2019

Writer's Block I want to talk to you all out there about the dreaded Writers Block! /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10488071

English Language Fun Facts 07/08/2019

English Language Fun Facts Did you know that the English language is actually pretty cool? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10415597

Content Marketing Strategy 07/01/2019

Content Marketing Strategy Today, I want to talk to you about your business marketing. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10305062

3 Words to Sound Smarter 06/19/2019

3 Words to Sound Smarter Are you up for the challenge? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10211873

Its vs It's and Your vs You're 06/14/2019

Its vs It's and Your vs You're Let’s take the time to squash a few grammar bugs. I promise it won’t be messy. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10149767

Affect vs Effect 06/10/2019

Affect vs Effect I’ve got a grammar goodie for you! /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10063880

How To Stop Cursing 06/03/2019

How To Stop Cursing Do you have a penchant for cursing? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/10008014

How to Use a Semicolon 05/27/2019

How to Use a Semicolon Have you ever wondered how to use a semi-colon? It’s probably one of the most perplexing punctuation marks around. Let’s look at 3 Simple Ways to Use Semicolons… The choice is yours. You can avoid using a semicolon all of your life OR you can look smarter every day by using it when the situation calls for it. Go ahead, take the challenge. Try one on for size and see how you feel. What’s your take on semicolons? Tag us on social media and use . Do you need help with editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management? Visit our website at PreciseProofing.com. /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/9894686

Spaces After a Period 05/17/2019

Spaces After a Period Double Space After a Period? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/9823484

3 Favorite Words 05/14/2019

3 Favorite Words Do you have a favorite word? /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/9776015

Episode 1 05/03/2019

Episode 1 You can be a better communicator today! Each week, Be Smarter Now with Precise brings you quick takeaway tips on grammar, punctuation, and writing. You’ll get fun facts about the English language and easy suggestions for improving communication in your everyday life--at work and at home. Grammar doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it can be pretty cool! We’re here to help you look AND sound smarter every day! /episode/index/show/besmarternow/id/9644978

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