

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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May 25, 2021 • 6min
Might, may, could
Learn how to use 'may', 'might', and 'could' for future and present possibilities in English. Understand the cautions against using 'couldn't' and the recommendation to use 'might not' or 'may not' instead.

May 18, 2021 • 6min
Defining relative clauses
Learn about defining relative clauses and how to use relative pronouns like 'who' or 'that'. Understand the usage of different pronouns for people and things. Discover how 'whom' is used in object relative clauses and when it can be left out. Get a Harry Potter quiz and key points summary.

May 11, 2021 • 6min
Present perfect with 'just', 'already' and 'yet'
Learn how to use 'just', 'already' and 'yet' with the present perfect. Understand their meanings and word order in the present perfect tense. Test your understanding with a quiz.

May 4, 2021 • 6min
Comparatives and superlatives
Learn how to compare people and things in English. Understand the usage of comparatives and superlatives, including formation rules and irregular forms. Take a quiz to practice using comparatives and superlatives.

Apr 27, 2021 • 6min
The present perfect with 'for' and 'since'
Learn about answering questions using 'how long' with 'for' and 'since'. Understand the usage of the present perfect tense and the words 'for' and 'since'. Explore the usage of 'for' to indicate duration. Includes examples and a quiz.

Apr 20, 2021 • 6min
The present perfect with ‘ever’ and ‘never’
Learn how to use the present perfect tense to talk about life experiences with 'ever' and 'never'. Discover the use of short forms and answering present perfect questions. Test your knowledge with a quiz!

Apr 13, 2021 • 6min
Verb patterns
The podcast explores verb patterns in English, including verb plus gerund and verb plus infinitive. It discusses different verb patterns and their meanings, including examples of verbs that can be followed by a gerund or infinitive with a change in meaning. The hosts test listeners' understanding with a quiz and mention finding more information on their website.

Apr 6, 2021 • 6min
Present continuous and 'going to'
Learn about using present continuous and 'going to' for future plans in English. Explore the similarities and differences between these two forms. Discover the use of 'going to' in informal spoken English and its short form 'gunna'.

Mar 30, 2021 • 6min
Articles
The hosts discuss the usage of articles, specifically 'a', 'an', and 'the'. They provide examples from Finn's experience in Phnom Penh. The chapter covers the use of 'an', 'the', and 'a' and gives tips for using 'the' with specific nouns. It also provides examples of correct and incorrect usage of articles in sentences.

Mar 23, 2021 • 6min
Past simple and past continuous
Learn about the Titanic disaster and master the past simple and past continuous tenses, including their formation, uses, and examples. The hosts also discuss past continuous questions, correct verb forms, and provide a quiz to test your knowledge.


