

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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Jul 27, 2021 • 6min
State verbs
The podcast explores the concept of state verbs and their usage in continuous tenses. It discusses examples of state verbs related to feelings and attitudes. The hosts explain the difference between action verbs and state verbs, giving examples of verbs that can have dual meanings. They also discuss certain verbs that can be used in the present continuous tense in informal conversations.

Jul 20, 2021 • 6min
The second conditional
Learn about the second conditional grammar structure and how to use it. Explore second conditional sentences and giving advice. Take a quiz on the second conditional.

Jul 13, 2021 • 6min
The first conditional
Learn how to use the first conditional for talking about possible future situations and their results. Explore the structure and variations of the first conditional, including alternative phrases, advice, and a pronunciation tip. Gain a deep understanding of the first conditional, its common mistakes to avoid, and a top tip for correct usage.

Jul 6, 2021 • 6min
Present and past passives
Learn about the active and passive voice, how to transform active voice into passive voice, and the structure of the passive voice in grammar with examples of present and past tense passive sentences.

Jun 29, 2021 • 6min
Indirect questions
Learn about indirect questions, their construction and usage. Explore the difference between direct and indirect questions, including examples and an interactive quiz.

Jun 22, 2021 • 6min
Verb tenses
Learn about the differences between present simple and present continuous tenses, get introduced to past simple and present perfect tenses. Explore different verb tenses like present perfect and present continuous. Includes a quiz on verb tenses.

Jun 15, 2021 • 6min
Too, very, enough
We will help you understand how 'too', 'very', and 'enough' are used and what they mean.

Jun 8, 2021 • 6min
Subject questions
Learn how we form subject questions in English, explore question words like 'what,' 'which,' and 'who,' and practice with examples and quizzes to test your knowledge.

Jun 1, 2021 • 6min
How to use 'used to'
Learn about the applications of 'used to' in positive and negative sentences and questions, explore its various uses in different contexts, and discover how to form questions using 'used to'.

May 25, 2021 • 6min
Might, may, could
Learn how to use 'might', 'may' and 'could' to talk about present and future possibilities. Explore how these modal verbs can be used for making guesses and expressing uncertainty. The hosts share examples and provide tips to enhance natural English usage.


