

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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Sep 17, 2024 • 6min
Linking devices: cause and effect
Explore the power of linking devices in grammar to create clear arguments. Discover how words like 'therefore' and 'because of' connect ideas seamlessly. Delve into contrasting expressions such as 'however' and 'although,' enhancing your writing skills. Engage with quizzes to test your understanding of conjunctions like 'while' and 'whereas.' Learn how to express surprise in contrasting situations for improved communication.

Sep 10, 2024 • 7min
The third conditional
Learn how to use the third conditional to talk about things in the past you didn't do. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Sep 3, 2024 • 6min
Adjectives and adverbs
We discover that chocolate biscuits are a helpful learning tool when talking about this. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ The English We Speak They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Aug 27, 2024 • 6min
The past perfect
Where had John already gone when Mary rang his doorbell? We give you the answer.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Aug 13, 2024 • 6min
Modals of deduction and speculation
Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Aug 6, 2024 • 6min
First and zero conditional
Unlock the secrets of conditional sentences with engaging insights! Discover the differences between zero and first conditional forms, complete with practical examples. Learn how to communicate universal truths and potential events effectively. Get tips on avoiding common mistakes while mastering these essential structures. Wrap it all up with an interactive quiz that puts your new knowledge to the test!

Jul 30, 2024 • 6min
Phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs
To separate or not to separate? We look into phrasal and prepositional verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Jul 23, 2024 • 6min
Quantifiers
Explore the concept of quantifiers in English grammar with a focus on words like 'all, every, each, both, either, and neither'. The hosts discuss challenges customers face when making choices, compare tablets APIC-1 and NEGUS-2, and delve into the usage of quantifiers with detailed examples and a quiz for learners.

Jul 16, 2024 • 6min
Present perfect continuous
Delve into the details of present perfect continuous tense, learn its usage and formation. Discover how time markers like 'just' and 'already' make a difference. Practice examples, take a quiz, and understand how to describe ongoing actions effectively.

Jul 9, 2024 • 6min
Present tenses
Learn about the usage of present simple, present continuous, and present perfect tenses in English grammar. Explore examples of expressing facts, habits, ongoing activities, and experiences. Understand the nuances of 'yet', 'for', and 'since' in present tenses, and enjoy a teaser story about bringing music back to Afghanistan.


