Learning English Grammar
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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Latest episodes
Jun 15, 2021 • 6min
Too, very, enough
We will help you understand how 'too', 'very', and 'enough' are used and what they mean.
Jun 8, 2021 • 6min
Subject questions
Learn how we form subject questions in English, explore question words like 'what,' 'which,' and 'who,' and practice with examples and quizzes to test your knowledge.
Jun 1, 2021 • 6min
How to use 'used to'
Learn about the applications of 'used to' in positive and negative sentences and questions, explore its various uses in different contexts, and discover how to form questions using 'used to'.
May 25, 2021 • 6min
Might, may, could
Learn how to use 'might', 'may' and 'could' to talk about present and future possibilities. Explore how these modal verbs can be used for making guesses and expressing uncertainty. The hosts share examples and provide tips to enhance natural English usage.
May 25, 2021 • 6min
Might, may, could
Learn how to use 'may', 'might', and 'could' for future and present possibilities in English. Understand the cautions against using 'couldn't' and the recommendation to use 'might not' or 'may not' instead.
May 18, 2021 • 6min
Defining relative clauses
Learn about defining relative clauses and how to use relative pronouns like 'who' or 'that'. Understand the usage of different pronouns for people and things. Discover how 'whom' is used in object relative clauses and when it can be left out. Get a Harry Potter quiz and key points summary.
May 11, 2021 • 6min
Present perfect with 'just', 'already' and 'yet'
Learn how to use 'just', 'already' and 'yet' with the present perfect. Understand their meanings and word order in the present perfect tense. Test your understanding with a quiz.
May 4, 2021 • 6min
Comparatives and superlatives
Learn how to compare people and things in English. Understand the usage of comparatives and superlatives, including formation rules and irregular forms. Take a quiz to practice using comparatives and superlatives.
Apr 27, 2021 • 6min
The present perfect with 'for' and 'since'
Learn about answering questions using 'how long' with 'for' and 'since'. Understand the usage of the present perfect tense and the words 'for' and 'since'. Explore the usage of 'for' to indicate duration. Includes examples and a quiz.
Apr 20, 2021 • 6min
The present perfect with ‘ever’ and ‘never’
Learn how to use the present perfect tense to talk about life experiences with 'ever' and 'never'. Discover the use of short forms and answering present perfect questions. Test your knowledge with a quiz!
