Jul 3

How do you say sorry?

When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the world. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-min ... Show More

6m 33s

Jun 26

Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?

Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6 ... Show More

6m 33s

Jun 19

How do babies communicate?

How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-engl ... Show More

6m 33s

Jun 2024

Real Easy English: Exercise

Learn how to talk about your hobbies.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/real-easy-english/240614 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https ... Show More

5m 18s

Oct 2024

The English We Speak: Off the scale

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.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-241028 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH ... Show More

2m 35s

Jun 24

The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

2m 5s

Aug 2024

English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'consider'

Let's learn about the word 'consider'. Phil explains three different ways that you can use it and gives you a lot of examples.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/cou ... Show More

1m 9s

Jul 2024

English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'quality'

Let's learn about the word 'quality' with Phil.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-92 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ ... Show More

1m 11s

Apr 16

English in a Minute: Learn some verbs to use with 'structure'

What's the difference between 'devising' and 'imposing' a structure? Find out 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.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minuteFIND ... Show More

1m 14s

Jun 10

The English We Speak: All you like

An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-spe ... Show More

2m 35s

Mar 2025

The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250310 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co ... Show More

2m 16s

Apr 15

The English We Speak: The name of the game

Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250414 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https:// ... Show More

2m 33s

Aug 2024

Bangladesh protests: PM quits

For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comTRANSCRIPT 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/learning-english-from-the-news_2024/240807 FIND ... Show More

7m 6s

Which country has the best schools?