Learning English Vocabulary

Discover the delightful world of phrases involving 'cake.' Learn what it means when you hear, 'you can't have your cake and eat it too.' Unravel the concept of 'a slice of the cake' as it relates to sharing valuable resources. Dive into how 'the icing on the cake' can enhance or detract from a situation. With practical examples, these idiomatic expressions serve up flavors of language to spice up your conversations!

Explore the quirky world of silent letters in English! Discover how words like 'wrist' and 'know' contain letters we don’t pronounce. Learn about the silent 'B' in words such as 'thumb' and 'lamb.' Enjoy a fun quiz where you can test your knowledge of silent letters. Plus, get a top tip on how to mark these tricky letters in your notes for better learning. Dive into this fascinating linguistic topic and sharpen your English skills!

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Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusNEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning Easy English ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Learn 4 phrases with 'lose' here. Don't lose your touch!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 for Work ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical.Find Learning English Grammar: ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammarFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusNEWSLETTER: ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning Easy English ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Discover fun phrases that incorporate the word 'wind' to spice up your conversations. Learn what it means to throw caution to the wind with a café example. Find out how getting a second wind can help you regain energy, just like a marathon runner. Hear about getting wind of a secret and the risks of spoiling surprises. Finally, delve into the phrase gone with the wind, illustrating the idea of permanent disappearance with the story of a lost earring.

Explore the world of strong adjectives with vivid examples like 'terrified' and 'hilarious.' Discover how using phrases like 'absolutely starving' enhances your descriptions. The hosts compare strong adjectives and intensifiers, shedding light on their unique roles in language. Tune in for a fun quiz to test your knowledge of these powerful words, along with tips to visualize and remember them better. It's a delightful dive into vocabulary that brings your language skills to life!

Explore the fascinating world of gendered job titles like policeman/policewoman and actor/actress. Hear a charming story about an encounter during a play, and discover how language evolves with gender-neutral terms like firefighter and police officer. The hosts dive into modern replacements for outdated titles, plus a fun quiz to test your knowledge. Wrap up with actionable vocabulary learning tips to help you practice everyday. It's a lively discussion on language and its reflections on society!

Dive into the delightful world of weather vocabulary! The hosts introduce British people's fascination with weather and share unique terms. Hear a fun clip about spring weather and seasonal changes. Explore how to use words like rain, snow, wind, sun, and their related adjectives effectively. Quizzes keep it interactive as you learn why some phrases work and others don't. Plus, get a handy tip on revisiting new vocabulary to boost retention!