Oct 20

Preferences

Do you prefer dogs or cats? Neil and Phil talk about choices and preferences and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of these choices. Learn to use prefer, would prefer and would rather.You can find a quiz and worksheet to test what you've learned here: https://www.bbc. ... Show More

8m 44s

Oct 13

To-do lists

How long is your to-do list? Beth and Neil talk about the jobs they need to do, and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of your to-do list. Learn to use 'need to', 'have to', 'got to' and 'needs doing'.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and ... Show More

6m 43s

Oct 6

Fixing problems

Have you fixed anything recently? Phil fixed his garden gate and Becca fixed her bike. Listen to Pippa and Neil talking about fixing problems and grammar guru Georgie explaining how to use 'itself', 'by itself', 'in itself' and other reflexive pronouns for emphasis.Read along wit ... Show More

8m 57s

Jan 2015

015 - Linking Words in English: Contrasting Ideas

Using "linking words" can improve your spoken and written English by helping you form longer, more complex sentences. In today's lesson, you'll learn how to use: <ul> <li>but / however</li> <li>although / even though</li> <li>despite / in spite of</li> <li>while / whe ... Show More

6m 49s

Jan 2025

Binomials

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk ... Show More

6m 36s

Sep 2025

Binomials

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk ... Show More

6m 57s

Jun 2025

British and American English

Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic.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 7s

Jul 2022

IELTS Energy 1190: How to Introduce Facts: Informal AND Formal

Check out our new Business English Podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/businessenglish?sid=ieltsenergypodcast Get your estimated IELTS Band Score. Take the IELTS Quiz at https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore Join our online IELTS course at https://www.allearsenglish.com/keys Sign up ... Show More

14m 22s

Mar 2024

Brick by brick

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-240318.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learninge ... Show More

2m 24s

Aug 2025

474. Elevate your English: Linking words you can use beyond 'However' and 'Or'

In this episode, we'll explore different linking words that you can add to your English vocabulary. You'll get more ideas to express your thoughts differently, beyond words like "however" or "or"! You'll learn how to connect your ideas more naturally and fluently, makin ... Show More

15m 16s

Apr 2024

Milan ice cream ban

FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ The English We SpeakThey're all ... Show More

5m 58s

May 2024

Iran's president killed in crash

Find the video version of this podcast and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2024/unit-1/session-21 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ... Show More

6m 31s

Linking devices of contrast