

Learning English Grammar
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Learn English grammar with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at
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Oct 21, 2025 • 8min
Choosing a home
Do you want a house that's a bit, sort of or a lot bigger? Neil and Pippa talk about why they chose to live where they do, while grammar guru Georgie explains how to use 'a bit', 'sort of' and 'a lot' with comparisons, as well as how to compare something to a clause. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/251021THE READING ROOM:
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Oct 14, 2025 • 9min
Things you have to do
Do you have any social obligations? Beth and Neil talk about doing things they don't really want to do and our grammar guru Georgie explains ways to talk about social obligations. Learn to use 'have to', 'be meant to', 'be supposed to' and how to use the second conditional.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/251014 THE READING ROOM:
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Oct 7, 2025 • 9min
Predicting the future
What are your predictions about the future? Neil and Pippa talk about what they think will happen in the future, and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of future predictions. Learn to use 'will', 'going to' and how to use the future perfect tense.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET
Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/251007 THE READING ROOM: Practise your reading skills here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_roomFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Sep 30, 2025 • 10min
Hobbies we enjoy doing
Do you have any hobbies you'd like to start doing? Beth and Neil talk about things they enjoy and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of -ing verbs and infinitives. Learn which verbs to use when we have two verbs together in English.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET
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Sep 23, 2025 • 9min
Things we collect
What's the difference between 'loads of' and 'lots of'? TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET
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Sep 16, 2025 • 8min
Regrets
Learn to talk about regrets using the third conditional, 'wish' and regret plus -ing.TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET
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Sep 9, 2025 • 8min
Reminiscing
Dive into a delightful exploration of nostalgia as hosts share cherished memories from their youth. Uncover the art of reminiscing with valuable grammar insights on using 'used to' and 'would' to express past habits. Engaging personal anecdotes evoke feelings of simpler times filled with friends and fun routines. Discover how to articulate your memories in English fluently, while enjoying the warmth of shared experiences. Get ready to reflect and improve your grammar skills!

Sep 2, 2025 • 9min
Preferences
Dive into the fun world of choices as the hosts debate the age-old question: dogs or cats? Explore personal preferences in pets, work, and hobbies with engaging banter. Discover the grammatical nuances of words like 'prefer,' 'would prefer,' and 'would rather' through relatable examples and hypothetical scenarios. Get ready to enhance your conversational skills while reflecting on your own likes and dislikes!

Aug 26, 2025 • 7min
NEW SERIES: To-do lists
Discover the importance of to-do lists in managing tasks effectively. The hosts share personal stories while diving into useful English phrases like 'have to' and 'got to'. Enjoy engaging grammar games that clarify 'need to do' versus 'needs doing'. This episode not only boosts your language skills but also makes task management fun!

Aug 19, 2025 • 7min
Linking devices: cause and effect
Explore the power of linking devices to connect contrasting ideas in sentences. Discover how to use conjunctions like 'but' and 'although' effectively for clarity. Delve into the nuances between 'despite' and 'in spite of' to convey unexpected information. The podcast also offers quizzes to test your understanding, making grammar learning both engaging and practical.


