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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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Mar 29, 2022 • 6min
Linking devices of contrast
Learn how to use linking devices to connect contrasting ideas using words and phrases like 'however' and 'despite'. Discover the different linking devices and how to structure sentences to effectively convey contrasting ideas. Explore the usage and interchangeability of 'even though', 'although', 'despite', and 'in spite of' to link and contrast unexpected ideas. Understand how to use 'while' and 'whereas' to contrast facts.

Mar 22, 2022 • 6min
Review of conditionals
Join us as we review four different types of conditionals. We discuss the zero and first conditionals, explaining their differences and providing examples. We also review different conditional forms and offer a quiz to practice identifying them.

Mar 15, 2022 • 6min
Used to, be used and get used to
We explain and demonstrate the different way these verbs, which look similar, are used.

Mar 8, 2022 • 6min
Future continuous and be + infinitive
Learn two ways of talking about the future.

Mar 1, 2022 • 6min
Multi-word verbs
We explain the different types of phrasal verbs to use with different grammar.

Feb 22, 2022 • 6min
Narrative tenses
Learn how to use the past tenses to tell stories.

Feb 15, 2022 • 6min
Adverb position 2
We discuss where we use adverbs with adjectives and other adverbs.

Feb 8, 2022 • 6min
Relative clauses
Learn about defining and non-defining relative clauses, how to use relative pronouns, and connect sentences using relative clauses while properly using commas.

Feb 1, 2022 • 6min
Talking about the future
Learn how to use 'will', 'going to', 'might' and 'be likely to' to talk about the future.

Jan 25, 2022 • 6min
The definite article with abstract uncountable nouns
Learn all about the word 'the' and how to use it with abstract uncountable nouns.