Jan 27

The English We Speak: Shoot off

This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260126BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc ... Show More

2m 12s

Jan 26

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 2. I’m scared of forgetting my words

Have you ever been speaking English, and suddenly you freeze and forget your words?In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know in a new language.With Alissa Melinger, Professor of psycholinguistics at the Unive ... Show More

8m 23s

Jan 20

The English We Speak: Hot on the heels

This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260119 TRY BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY ✔️https://www.bbc.c ... Show More

2m 36s

Mar 2024

Why everyone loves the underdog

Could being the underdog help you succeed? 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/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240328 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our web ... Show More

6m 13s

Apr 2024

Dancing for the brain

Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (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/lea ... Show More

6m 13s

Apr 2024

Too, very, enough

Too expensive? Using 'too', 'very' and 'enough' with adjectives to talk about degree.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 6s

Apr 2024

Hottest March ever

Last month was the world's warmest March on record.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/course/newsreview-2024/unit-1/session-15. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visi ... Show More

5m 41s

Feb 2024

Plastic waste eaten by enzymes

Plastics can be difficult to recycle, could a recently discovered enzyme help? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen ... Show More

6m 13s

Apr 2024

3 ways to use the word 'potential'

Do you have potential? Beth has the word potential and she'll explain how to use it in just 60 seconds.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/course/eiam/unit-3/session ... Show More

1m 16s

Apr 2024

Suffixes

Finn and Alice look at a very important part of word building – suffixes.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts in ... Show More

6m 12s

The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs