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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sep 2024

The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.[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-240930FIND BBC LEARNING ... Show More

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Aug 2024

The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[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-240826FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Vi ... Show More

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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

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Sep 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about the weather

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about the weather.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240906 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our w ... Show More

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Jun 17

The English We Speak: Drop

An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released. Learn it here.Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-engl ... Show More

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Apr 10

Learning multiple languages

Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.Listen to Hannah’s podcast What in the World https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct67x6 TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your En ... Show More

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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

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Jan 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about commmunication

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about different ways to talk.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250124 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ... Show More

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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

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English in a Minute: Learn common verb c...