Learning English Grammar

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Apr 22, 2025 • 6min

The first conditional

"If it rains, I will take my umbrella." Learn how to use the first conditional. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 6min

Present and past passives

Learn when the passive voice is used.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 6min

Indirect questions

Learn different ways of asking for information and making requests.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English VocabularyThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 6min

Tenses

A lively tour of six key English tenses is presented with clear examples. They compare present simple and continuous, explain non-continuous verbs, and contrast past simple with present perfect. The show covers present perfect time words, future plans with going to, and offers a short quiz to test understanding.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 7min

Too, very, enough

Too expensive? Using 'too', 'very' and 'enough' with adjectives to talk about degree. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️6 Minute VocabularyThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 7min

Subject questions

Dive into the art of forming subject questions in English! Discover how to use key question words like 'what', 'which', and 'whose' effectively. The discussion highlights the differences between limited and unlimited choices. Test your skills with a fun quiz designed to deepen your understanding. Plus, get tips on pronunciation, especially the nuances between 'who's' and 'whose'. Perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their grammar game!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 6min

‘May’, ‘might’ and ‘could'

What are you having for dinner tonight? Listen to find out what Catherine might have. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️6 Minute Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 6min

Defining relative clauses

This discussion dives into the fascinating world of relative clauses, crucial for adding context to sentences. Using 'who' and 'which,' listeners learn how these clauses can clarify meaning, with fun examples from the Harry Potter series. A quiz reinforces these concepts, ensuring a practical understanding while enhancing communication skills. Plus, there are tips for improving pronunciation. It's a delightful blend of grammar and pop culture!
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Feb 25, 2025 • 6min

The present perfect with ‘just’, ‘already’ and ‘yet’

Explore the intricacies of the present perfect tense with a focus on using 'just', 'already', and 'yet'. Engaging character conversations illustrate these concepts in action. Listeners will find clear explanations and practical examples that enhance their understanding. Get ready for an interactive quiz that reinforces key points and helps clarify any uncertainties. Perfect for mastering essential grammatical nuances!
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Feb 18, 2025 • 7min

Comparatives and superlatives

Dive into the world of comparatives and superlatives where you'll learn how to compare heights and weights effectively. From famous actors to the latest iPhone models, discover the rules for forming these adjectives. Explore short and long adjectives, understanding when to use 'more' and how to structure sentences properly. Engage with practical examples that make grammar fun and accessible, wrapped up with a quiz to test your newfound knowledge!

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