Learning English Grammar

BBC Radio
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Apr 13, 2021 • 6min

Verb patterns

The podcast explores verb patterns in English, including verb plus gerund and verb plus infinitive. It discusses different verb patterns and their meanings, including examples of verbs that can be followed by a gerund or infinitive with a change in meaning. The hosts test listeners' understanding with a quiz and mention finding more information on their website.

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