

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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Dec 14, 2021 • 6min
The third conditional
Learn how to use the third conditional to talk about things in the past you didn't do.

Dec 7, 2021 • 6min
Adjectives and adverbs
Fashionable? Fashionably? Learn how to use adjectives and adverbs.

Nov 30, 2021 • 6min
The past perfect
Where had John already gone when Mary rang his doorbell? We give you the answer.

Nov 23, 2021 • 6min
Modals of deduction and speculation
Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation.

Nov 16, 2021 • 6min
The zero and first conditionals
Learn how to make them, when to use them and listen to some example sentences.

Nov 9, 2021 • 6min
Present continuous and 'going to'
Rob, Finn and Emma are going to help you talk about future arrangements.

Nov 2, 2021 • 6min
Phrasal verbs
Afraid of phrasal verbs? Relax - Finn and Catherine are here to help.

Oct 26, 2021 • 6min
Past simple and past continuous
Learn about past events using past simple and past continuous. Understand usage and formation of the past simple tense, as well as regular and irregular verbs. Discover when to use the past simple and past continuous tenses and learn how they can be used together. Learn how to form past continuous questions and short answers.

Oct 19, 2021 • 6min
Past simple
Learn about the past simple tense, including its formation, pronunciation variations, negatives, and questions. Discover how to form short answers. Includes interactive quiz and additional resources.

Oct 12, 2021 • 6min
'Have to' and 'must'
Learn about the differences between 'have to' and 'must' in expressing necessity, including their meanings, usage examples, and pronunciation tips. Explore the distinctions between 'don't have to' and 'mustn't' and when to use them. Dive into a discussion on the difference between 'have to' and 'must', including pronunciation and sentence examples.


