Learning English Grammar

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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE 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.
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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: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE 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.
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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!
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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: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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