Learning English Grammar

BBC Radio
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Oct 5, 2021 • 6min

Adverbs of Frequency

The podcast explores the usage and order of adverbs of frequency. It discusses how to use adverbs of frequency to describe habits and actions, and the word order when using them in sentences. It also covers the use of auxiliary verbs with adverbs of frequency and includes a pronunciation tip for the word 'often'.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 6min

'Like' for preference and description

Discover the different meanings of 'like' in English grammar, including its usage to express preference and enjoyment, and asking for descriptions. Explore the various uses of 'like' as a verb for preferences and as a preposition with 'to be' for descriptions.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 6min

Question forms

Learn about different question forms in English including yes-no questions and WH questions. The hosts provide examples and engage in a conversation asking each other questions to demonstrate their usage. Listeners are given a practice task at the end.
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Sep 14, 2021 • 6min

Present perfect continuous

Learn about the present perfect continuous tense and its usage with adverbs like 'just' and 'already'. Explore the ongoing actions and recently finished actions described by this tense. Understand the formation and usage of the present perfect continuous tense, including how to use adverbs and form negative sentences.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 6min

Present tenses

Discussion on present tenses, including the preference for tea over coffee. Exploring present continuous and present perfect tenses, with examples like reading novels. A quiz to test understanding of present tenses.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 6min

'Can', 'could', 'be able to', 'manage to'

Learn key words and phrases to talk about ability in the present and the past. Modal verbs of ability and 'be able to'. Ability and past forms of 'can'. Examples of using 'could' and 'be able to' in the past.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 6min

'Used to' and 'would'

Learn how to use 'used to' and 'would' to talk about past habits and actions. They discuss the formation of questions, negatives, and contractions with these phrases and provide examples to illustrate their usage.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 6min

Talking about the future

Learn about different phrases used to talk about the future including 'Will', 'Going to', 'Might', and 'Be likely to'. Understand how to express future uncertainty and ask questions using modal verbs
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Aug 10, 2021 • 6min

Question tags

Learn about question tags, short yes-no questions placed at the end of a statement. Discover rules and tips for using them effectively, including examples of positive and negative auxiliary verbs. Explore their usage in spoken English and participate in a quiz for further learning.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 6min

Present perfect and past simple

Learn the usage of present perfect and past simple tenses, including rules, 'ever' and 'never' usage, and formation of past participles. Explore the distinction between the two tenses, with examples and rules. Discover how present perfect and past simple tenses are used in discussing life experiences, giving information about time and place, and participate in a quiz to test understanding.

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