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
Aug 8, 2023 • 6min
Adverb position
The hosts discuss the significance of adverbs and how they enhance descriptive writing. They explain the rules for adverb placement and give examples. They compare adverbs of indefinite frequency to adverbs of definite frequency.
4 snips
Jul 25, 2023 • 6min
Comparatives and superlatives
Catherine and Finn discuss comparatives and superlatives… and commuting!
Jul 18, 2023 • 6min
Active and passive voice
Learn about using the active and passive voices in this episode of 6 Minute Grammar.
Jul 11, 2023 • 6min
Reported speech
What to do with pronouns, tenses and word order when you report what someone else says.
8 snips
Jul 4, 2023 • 6min
Linking devices: cause and effect
Learn words and phrases like 'therefore' and 'because of'.
Jun 27, 2023 • 6min
The third conditional
Learn how to use the third conditional to talk about things in the past you didn't do.
Jun 20, 2023 • 6min
Adjectives and adverbs
We discover that chocolate biscuits are a helpful learning tool when talking about this.
Jun 13, 2023 • 6min
The past perfect
Where had John already gone when Mary rang his doorbell? We give you the answer.
Jun 6, 2023 • 6min
Modals of deduction and speculation
Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation.
May 30, 2023 • 6min
First and zero conditional
Learn how to use two types of conditional sentences
