Learning English Vocabulary

Unravel the world of phrasal verbs as the hosts dive into how prepositions can drastically change meanings. Tune in for a humorous story about a housemate dilemma, illustrating the concept of 'get on'—both in relationships and work contexts. Explore phrases like 'move in,' 'move out,' and 'move on' through engaging examples. Plus, sharpen your skills with a fun quiz and a practical tip on memorizing vocabulary by writing sentences. It's a lively lesson on mastering English nuances!

Explore four intriguing phrases with 'bone' that spice up English conversation! Discover what it means to 'have a bone to pick' when you need to voice a complaint. Learn why 'working your fingers to the bone' signifies hard work, and how 'close to the bone' can leave someone feeling uncomfortable. Finally, find out what it means to 'feel it in your bones' when you have an intuitive sense about something. These phrases will undoubtedly enhance your vocabulary!

Explore the fascinating world of prefixes like re-, pre-, and pro-! Discover how re- means 'again' with terms like reuse and reheat. Learn about pre- for 'before' through examples such as pre-packed meals. Dive into pro- which indicates support, featuring words like proactive. Engage your brain with a fun quiz on these prefixes, testing your new vocabulary knowledge. It's an enlightening journey through the power of language!

Discover the delightful world of phrases involving 'cake.' Learn what it means when you hear, 'you can't have your cake and eat it too.' Unravel the concept of 'a slice of the cake' as it relates to sharing valuable resources. Dive into how 'the icing on the cake' can enhance or detract from a situation. With practical examples, these idiomatic expressions serve up flavors of language to spice up your conversations!

Explore the quirky world of silent letters in English! Discover how words like 'wrist' and 'know' contain letters we don’t pronounce. Learn about the silent 'B' in words such as 'thumb' and 'lamb.' Enjoy a fun quiz where you can test your knowledge of silent letters. Plus, get a top tip on how to mark these tricky letters in your notes for better learning. Dive into this fascinating linguistic topic and sharpen your English skills!

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning Easy EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusNEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning Easy English ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Learn 4 phrases with 'lose' here. Don't lose your touch!TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical.Find Learning English Grammar: ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammarFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusNEWSLETTER: ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning Easy English ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Discover fun phrases that incorporate the word 'wind' to spice up your conversations. Learn what it means to throw caution to the wind with a café example. Find out how getting a second wind can help you regain energy, just like a marathon runner. Hear about getting wind of a secret and the risks of spoiling surprises. Finally, delve into the phrase gone with the wind, illustrating the idea of permanent disappearance with the story of a lost earring.