logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
1m 13s

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

BBC Radio
About this episode

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 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_minute

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 including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English Conversations

They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Up next
Yesterday
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
Recommended Episodes
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
Sep 2024
The English We Speak: Stomping ground
Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.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-240916FIND BBC LEARNING ... Show More
2m 47s
Aug 2024
The English We Speak: Off the cuff
An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co ... Show More
3m 21s
Jul 2024
The English We Speak: The works
Learn a phrase that means 'everything'![Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind 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-en ... Show More
3m 24s
Apr 1
The English We Speak: Let something slide
You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250331 FIND B ... Show More
3m 10s
Jul 8
The English We Speak: Rope someone in
This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Have you tried Real Easy English? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-englishSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/new ... Show More
3 m
Mar 2025
The English We Speak: Go to
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250303FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc ... Show More
2m 29s
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
Apr 22
The English We Speak: Dial down
Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250421FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ http ... Show More
2m 35s
Jan 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about wishes
Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about the future and wishes. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250131SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔ ... Show More
5m 24s