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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Episodes
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Oct 4, 2022 • 6min
The present perfect with 'for' and 'since'
Learn how to answer questions with 'how long' using the words 'for' and 'since'.
Sep 27, 2022 • 6min
The present perfect with ‘ever’ and ‘never’
Have you ever ridden a camel? Use the present perfect to talk about life experiences.
Sep 20, 2022 • 6min
Verb patterns
Learn about the variations in using gerunds and infinitives with verbs, take a quiz on verb patterns, and enjoy a humorous conversation about drinking coffee.
Sep 13, 2022 • 6min
Present continuous and 'going to'
Learn different ways to talk about the future with present continuous and 'going to'. Understand their differences and learn how 'going to' can predict future events. Explore the use of present continuous and 'going to' for upcoming plans and arrangements with detailed explanations and examples.
Aug 30, 2022 • 6min
Articles
Join Rob, Emma and Finn to learn about articles.
Aug 23, 2022 • 6min
Past simple and past continuous
We talk about the Titanic disaster and teach you two past verb forms.
Aug 16, 2022 • 6min
The past simple tense
"Did you have breakfast?" Learn how to use the past simple tense.
Aug 9, 2022 • 6min
‘Have to’ and ‘must’
Do you know how to talk about obligations in English? Join Finn and Alice to find out!
Aug 2, 2022 • 6min
Adverbs of frequency
Do you often listen to things in English? Learn more adverbs of frequency here.
Jul 26, 2022 • 6min
Like for preference and description
This week Sophie and Finn explain different meanings of the word 'like'.
