

Learning English Grammar
BBC Radio
Practise your English grammar with these short programmes. Each week we explore a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English. Hear how grammar is used in everyday situations, and test what you’ve learnt with games and quizzes. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at
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Apr 23, 2024 • 6min
Tenses
Exploring English tenses like present simple vs. present continuous, and past simple vs. present perfect. Examples from a postcard sent from India. Quiz to test comprehension of these tenses.

Apr 16, 2024 • 6min
Too, very, enough
Exploring the use of 'too' and 'very' with adjectives, and understanding 'enough'. Evaluating dresses based on size, color, and price. Discussing budget constraints and excessive amounts with examples and a fun quiz.

Apr 9, 2024 • 6min
Subject questions
Explore how to form subject questions in English, learn nuances between subject and object questions, practice with examples and a quiz. Discover the use of 'whose' for possession, test your knowledge with a quiz on question words like who, whose, and which.

Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
Used to and would
Learn about past habits and actions using 'used to' and 'would'. Explore sleepwalking experiences as examples. Understand grammar rules, forming questions, and negatives with 'used to'. Distinguish between past states and habitual actions with 'would' in a quiz for practice.

Mar 26, 2024 • 6min
Will, going to, might
Finn and Catherine discuss the future by exploring the use of 'will,' 'going to,' 'might,' and 'be likely to' for expressing future events. They delve into conveying future certainty and uncertainty in English, and provide insights on asking questions using these phrases. The episode concludes with a focus on the correct usage of modal verbs through quiz questions.

Mar 19, 2024 • 6min
Question tags
Learn how to use question tags in grammar, understand the rules and structure behind forming them, discover the nuances of question tags in spoken English, and explore examples to hone your skills in creating concise interrogative expressions

Mar 12, 2024 • 6min
Present perfect and past simple
Unusual food choices and grammar rules for present perfect and past simple tenses are discussed. Learn about 'ever' and 'never' usage, distinctions between the tenses, examples, and quizzes to test your knowledge.

Mar 5, 2024 • 6min
State verbs
Learn about state verbs and their distinction from action verbs in terms of tense usage. Explore examples of state verbs like emotions and attitudes, and practice using present simple tense with them. Get a quiz to reinforce understanding of using appropriate tenses with state verbs.

Feb 27, 2024 • 6min
The second conditional
Learn how to talk about hypothetical situations in English with the second conditional, including tips on pronunciation and examples from football. Test your understanding with a quiz and explore the nuances of the grammar structure.

Feb 20, 2024 • 7min
First Conditional
Explore the first conditional in grammar, using 'if' and 'will' to discuss future scenarios and outcomes. Dive into using 'might' for uncertainty and 'when' for definite events. Practice with examples, quizzes, and expert tips to improve your English grammar skills.


