Learning English Grammar

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May 13, 2025 • 6min

Present perfect and past simple

Learn when we use the present perfect and past simple tenses. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND 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 from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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May 6, 2025 • 7min

State verbs

Dive into the intriguing world of state verbs and discover how they differ from action verbs. Explore the definitions and characteristics of these verbs, along with common misconceptions. Learn to identify and use examples like 'have' and 'want' effectively. The discussion also highlights the distinctions between present simple and continuous tenses, along with practical insights. Wrap it all up with a fun quiz to test your newfound knowledge!
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Apr 29, 2025 • 7min

The second conditional

Give us 6 minutes and we can help you learn about the second conditional!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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Apr 22, 2025 • 6min

The first conditional

"If it rains, I will take my umbrella." Learn how to use the first conditional. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 6min

Present and past passives

Learn when the passive voice is used.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 6min

Indirect questions

Learn different ways of asking for information and making requests.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English VocabularyThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 6min

Tenses

Neil and Catherine go on on a 'tense tour' of six very important English tenses.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 7min

Too, very, enough

Too expensive? Using 'too', 'very' and 'enough' with adjectives to talk about degree. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️6 Minute VocabularyThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 7min

Subject questions

Dive into the art of forming subject questions in English! Discover how to use key question words like 'what', 'which', and 'whose' effectively. The discussion highlights the differences between limited and unlimited choices. Test your skills with a fun quiz designed to deepen your understanding. Plus, get tips on pronunciation, especially the nuances between 'who's' and 'whose'. Perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their grammar game!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 6min

‘May’, ‘might’ and ‘could'

What are you having for dinner tonight? Listen to find out what Catherine might have. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️Learning English for Work ✔️Learning English Conversations ✔️6 Minute Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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