Learning English Vocabulary
BBC Radio
Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each week we explore a new topic to improve your English vocabulary. Learn words for the weather, how to talk about people’s jobs, adjective order, and so much more. Plus, in our English in a Minute episodes, give your vocabulary a boost in under a minute. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at
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4 snips
Aug 21, 2023 • 6min
Words with double letters
Catherine and Finn discuss words with double letters, spelling rules, and the rule of doubling consonants after short vowel sounds. They share a tip for learning vocabulary and engage in a quiz.
6 snips
Aug 14, 2023 • 6min
Pronouncing verbs and nouns
Learn how to pronounce verbs and nouns, including the different stress patterns in words like 'record' and 'present'. Discover a top tip for learning new words and test your knowledge with a vocabulary quiz.
Aug 8, 2023 • 6min
British and American English
Catherine and Doug discuss British and American English
Jul 31, 2023 • 7min
Business jargon
Can you think out of the box or take the helicopter view at work? Learn business jargon.
Jul 24, 2023 • 6min
How to pronounce words that start with 'c'.
'c' or 's'? Learn how to spell words that begin with a /s/ sound.
Jul 17, 2023 • 6min
Phrasal verbs and context
When talking about moving in, moving out and moving on, what do we mean? We explain.
Jul 10, 2023 • 6min
re, pre and pro
Do you recycle your rubbish? Do you buy prepacked food? Are you proactive?
Jul 3, 2023 • 7min
Silent letters
How do you pronounce the words night and knight?
Jun 26, 2023 • 6min
Onomatopoeia
Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.
Jun 19, 2023 • 6min
Multi-word verbs
Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs.
