Learning English Grammar

The hosts dive into the intricacies of emotions and the grammar to express them. They share personal anecdotes about laughter and tears, including a hilarious story about anger interrupted by dog poo. Everyday frustrations, like feet on seats in public transport, spark discussions on common triggers. Grammar guru Georgie breaks down phrases like 'make someone do something,' 'on the verge of,' and 'about to,' ensuring listeners grasp their usage through engaging quizzes and shared stories.

Discover the art of asking questions politely, with tips on phrasing like 'I was wondering' and 'excuse me, could you tell me?'. Explore how to navigate tricky situations, such as asking strangers for help when lost. Learn the subtle differences between 'if' and 'whether', and grasp the structure of indirect questions. Engage in a fun game that transforms direct requests into polite inquiries. This enlightening discussion equips you with the grammar skills to communicate respectfully in any situation!

A lively chat about unusual and memorable jobs, from holding up rugs at auctions to rounding up baby goats. A clear walk-through of how to use whose in relative clauses, with examples that show possessions and job roles. Fun practice prompts challenge listeners to match job descriptions to roles.

Do you want a house that's a bit, sort of or a lot bigger? Neil and Pippa talk about why they chose to live where they do, while grammar guru Georgie explains how to use 'a bit', 'sort of' and 'a lot' with comparisons, as well as how to compare something to a clause. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/251021THE READING ROOM: Practise your reading skills here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_roomFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ The English We SpeakThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Beth, a participant who shares her experiences with social obligations, joins Neil to discuss the challenges of fulfilling duties we often dread. They delve into the nuances of expressions like 'have to,' 'be meant to,' and 'be supposed to.' Personal stories about avoiding parties and the awkwardness of small talk highlight these grammar points. The conversation also touches on feelings of guilt when opting out and explores hypothetical scenarios using the second conditional to express emotional outcomes.

Conversations about climate change, migration and how AI might reshape everyday life. A clear run-through of future forms like 'will', 'going to' and the future perfect. Playful prediction games about learning, aliens and holidays sprinkled throughout.

Do you have any hobbies you'd like to start doing? Beth and Neil talk about things they enjoy and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of -ing verbs and infinitives. Learn which verbs to use when we have two verbs together in English.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250930 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: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ The English We Speak They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

What's the difference between 'loads of' and 'lots of'? TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250923FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ The English We SpeakThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Learn to talk about regrets using the third conditional, 'wish' and regret plus -ing.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250916FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ The English We SpeakThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Dive into a delightful exploration of nostalgia as hosts share cherished memories from their youth. Uncover the art of reminiscing with valuable grammar insights on using 'used to' and 'would' to express past habits. Engaging personal anecdotes evoke feelings of simpler times filled with friends and fun routines. Discover how to articulate your memories in English fluently, while enjoying the warmth of shared experiences. Get ready to reflect and improve your grammar skills!