Learning English Vocabulary

Dive into the playful world of homophones, where words sound alike but mean different things! Explore amusing sketches that showcase the confusion between words like flour and flower. Tune in for clever definitions and examples like mail/male and right/write. Engage with a fun quiz to test your homophone spelling skills. Plus, discover tips on using context to master these tricky words! It's a delightful blend of language learning and entertainment.

Explore the meaning behind phrases with 'light' in everyday language! Discover how to 'shed light on' a topic to clarify confusion, and learn what it means to 'see the light' when changing your perspective. Find out about 'a light at the end of the tunnel' representing hope after tough times, and have a laugh as you hear about 'out like a light', describing how quickly some people fall asleep. Get ready to brighten your vocabulary!

Explore the fascinating world of compound nouns, where two words unite to create new meanings. Discover how everyday terms like ice cream and popcorn work, along with insights into their pronunciation and stress patterns. Engage in a fun listening activity with Bill's laptop woes that illustrates how these compounds fit into real-life contexts. Learn the nuances of writing them, including tricky hyphenations, and challenge yourself with a quiz to master the art of compound nouns!

Explore phrases that creatively incorporate 'pull.' Discover how 'pull your leg' refers to jokingly misleading someone. Learn about 'pull yourself together,' emphasizing the need to manage your emotions. Delve into 'pull out all the stops,' which means putting forth maximum effort for a task. Each phrase brings unique nuances to daily conversations, making learning both fun and practical!

Discover the art of adjective order and why it matters in description! Learn how to properly describe a sofa with size, age, and material. Find out how closeness in meaning affects placement, as illustrated with cushions and a beautiful kilim. Get tips on using 'but' between adjectives and take on a fun quiz to test your skills. Finally, enjoy a vocabulary game that challenges you to guess nouns using clues from adjectives. Tune in for an engaging way to enhance your descriptive language!

What phrases do you know with 'clock'? Learn some in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND 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 from the News ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning Easy EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Get comfy, make yourself a hot drink – make yourself at home! Learn 'make yourself at home' and more in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND 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 Easy English ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English GrammarThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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Learn 4 phrases with 'look'' in this podcast. If you learn them all you'll really look sharp.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND 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 Stories ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ 6 Minute EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.