Apr 19

Concessive Clauses and Inversion - AIRC618

Today's episode is inspired by a message from one of our listeners who's been exploring concessive clauses—and finding them a bit tricky to use naturally in conversation. If you've ever wondered how to say things like "Strange as it may seem" or "Try as he might" without getting ... Show More

24m 35s

Apr 12

Arctic vs Antarctica: What Makes the Poles So Different? - AIRC617

In this week's podcast, we'll explore how these icy worlds differ in geography, wildlife, climate, and human presence. We'll also look at useful vocabulary and expressions to help you talk confidently about polar regions in English, whether you're just chatting with a friend or t ... Show More

36m 34s

Apr 3

The Many Meanings of "Box" in English | Idioms, Collocations & Vocabulary - AIRC616

The word "box" seems simple, but it appears everywhere in English. We use it for physical objects, technology, business, sport, and even psychology. In this episode, we'll explore how this small word creates many useful expressions such as think outside the box, ticking a box, or ... Show More

26m 47s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with the noun ‘car'

There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'car' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https:/ ... Show More

1m 3s

Nov 2024

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'increase'

Changes can 'entail' or 'bring about' an increase. These are some verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'increase'. You can learn these and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: ... Show More

1m 13s

Jan 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'example'

Examples are versions of something that are typical and can help us understand something. There are some words that we often use with 'example'. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'example' with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT F ... Show More

1m 13s

Jun 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'trip'

You can make one, take one, and extend one, but what other verbs can we use with the 'noun' trip? Learn verbs that collocate with 'trip' with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www. ... Show More

1m 6s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'research'

You can 'undertake' or 'carry out' research. It might, 'prove', 'suggest' or 'show' something important. These are some verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'research'. You can learn these and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode ... Show More

1m 13s

Mar 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'office'

An office is a place in a building where some people work. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'office' with Georgie.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more pro ... Show More

1m 15s

Jan 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with ‘hope’

Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this ep ... Show More

1m 3s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'paper'

There are some verbs that we commonly use with 'paper'. As a student, you might have to draft and prepare papers for your lectures. You might even have to put it forward to deliver it at a conference or publish it. Learn these verbs and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT F ... Show More

1m 13s

Jun 2016

[019] The Word Look (More Examples and Phrasal Verbs)

Hola amigos! In this episode you will learn more phrasal verbs using the word LOOK. Yes! There are more phrasal verbs. Yeey! LOOK, as you can see, is a popular word in the English language. The links I mentioned in this episode are: Spanish By Doing, www.spanishbydoing.com, Engli ... Show More

12m 13s

Oct 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'resource'

What does it mean to draw on and squander resources? Learn that and more in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC L ... Show More

1m 9s

The 12 most commonly used phrasal verbs ...