
Learning English Grammar
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Jul 30, 2024 • 6min
Phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs
To separate or not to separate? We look into phrasal and prepositional verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Jul 23, 2024 • 6min
Quantifiers
Explore the concept of quantifiers in English grammar with a focus on words like 'all, every, each, both, either, and neither'. The hosts discuss challenges customers face when making choices, compare tablets APIC-1 and NEGUS-2, and delve into the usage of quantifiers with detailed examples and a quiz for learners.

Jul 16, 2024 • 6min
Present perfect continuous
Delve into the details of present perfect continuous tense, learn its usage and formation. Discover how time markers like 'just' and 'already' make a difference. Practice examples, take a quiz, and understand how to describe ongoing actions effectively.

Jul 9, 2024 • 6min
Present tenses
Learn about the usage of present simple, present continuous, and present perfect tenses in English grammar. Explore examples of expressing facts, habits, ongoing activities, and experiences. Understand the nuances of 'yet', 'for', and 'since' in present tenses, and enjoy a teaser story about bringing music back to Afghanistan.

Jul 2, 2024 • 6min
Subject questions
Explore how to form subject questions in English grammar using question words like who and what. Learn the distinctions between inquiring about individuals and entities. Get tips on using 'which' and 'what' in sentences with limited and unlimited choices, as well as mastering the use of 'whose' for indicating belonging. Practice constructing subject questions with who, which, what, and whose for effective communication.

Jun 25, 2024 • 6min
'Can', 'could', 'be able to', 'manage to'
Learn about using modal verbs 'can', 'could', 'be able to' to express ability in present and past. Get tips, examples, and a quiz to reinforce learning. Understand nuances of these modal verbs for effective communication.

Jun 18, 2024 • 6min
Will, going to, might
Finn and Catherine discuss using 'will', 'going to', and 'might' to talk about the future in English. They explore forms, certainty levels, and contextual usage of each phrase. The podcast also covers expressions of future uncertainty, question forms, and the correct usage of 'might' in questions and sentences.

Jun 11, 2024 • 6min
Question tags
Explore the importance of question tags in English grammar with tips on proper formation and usage. Learn how to effectively use question tags for confirmation and asking real questions in spoken English.

Jun 4, 2024 • 6min
Present perfect and past simple
Exploring the differences between present perfect and past simple tenses in English grammar, including rules for irregular verbs and nuances. Learn how to use 'ever' and 'never' in present perfect for sharing life experiences. Dive into a quiz to test comprehension of the tenses.

May 28, 2024 • 6min
State verbs
Learn all about state verbs in English grammar, including the distinctions between state and action verbs, examples of different types of state verbs, and the limitations of using state verbs in continuous tenses. Discover how certain verbs can have multiple meanings as either action or state verbs.