Jul 9

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

A network is a group or system of things that have multiple connections between them, like a network of train stations with railways linking them together. There are words that often go together – these are called collocations. Listen to Beth to learn some of the verbs that we of ... Show More

1 m

Jul 7

Hyphenation

Learn how to use hyphens: "They did a ten-foot dive into the swimming pool."FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk ... Show More

6m 18s

Jul 2

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

Do you have a strategy for improving your English? You can have a strategy, but first you need to map out a strategy. There are many common verbs collocations with 'strategy' - learn how to use them with Beth in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and ... Show More

1m 6s

Mar 2024

Question tags

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6m 5s

Apr 2024

Indirect questions

Learn different ways of asking for information and making requests.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including ... Show More

6m 14s

May 2024

The English We Speak: Let loose

An expression that means relax and celebrate.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240513FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH ... Show More

1m 53s

May 2024

The English We Speak: Shook

A word to express surprise or shock.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240520FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Vis ... Show More

2m 12s

Jun 2024

The English we speak: Take the plunge

For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240624FIND BBC ... Show More

3m 10s

Apr 2024

Tenses

Listen to Neil and Catherine discussing how to use six different English tenses.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podca ... Show More

6m 7s

Jul 2024

The English We Speak: Second nature

Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you ... Show More

3m 20s

May 2024

State verbs

Catherine and Neil explain the right way to use these verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 ... Show More

6m 15s

May 2024

The English We Speak: Wishy-washy

Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240527FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

2m 18s

May 2024

Present and past passives

Passive forms can be tricky to understand but Rob, Neil and Mike are here to help you.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular ... Show More

6m 16s

Easily confused words