Word Crimes: The Biggest Grammar Mistakes We All Make – With Simon Heffer

Tom Switzer, Simon HefferMarch 13, 2025

The Key to Good Writing: Clarity.

Many people struggle with correct English—do you? If you think decimate means to destroy, or that disinterested and uninterested are the same, this video is for you.

Acclaimed journalist, historian, and language expert Simon Heffer joins us to tackle common linguistic mistakes, misunderstandings, and stylistic pitfalls. Heffer, author of Strictly English, Simply English, and Scarcely English: An A to Z of Assaults on Our Language, shares his insights on why clarity matters and how we can all improve our writing and speaking skills.

Heffer breaks down the most frequent errors and how to avoid them.

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