Learning English Vocabulary

We have a good situation here - Beth is explaining how to use the word 'situation'TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-82 FIND 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 Grammar ✔️ Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app

Dive into the world of easily confused words! Discover the difference between 'sensible' and 'sensitive' through a fun narrative. Enjoy a comedic cooking mix-up that clears up 'receipt' versus 'recipe' and 'bored' versus 'boring.' Explore the specific meanings of 'ingredients' and 'contents' while challenging yourself with a vocabulary quiz. Plus, pick up valuable tips to enhance your word skills!

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Explore the power of prefixes in vocabulary through a dining disaster with dissatisfied Dave. Learn how prefixes like un-, in-, and dis- can shift meanings to 'not' or 'opposite' with examples. Dive into the impact of prefixes on vocabulary and enhance your word comprehension.

Explore the nuances of adjectives and adverbs in fashion choices, with a quiz to test comprehension. Test your knowledge with a fun fashion vocabulary quiz and learn how to use descriptive language effectively through writing examples. Don't miss out on a special Mother's Day promotion from 1-800-Flowers!

Learn all about the fascinating world of suffixes and how they can completely change the meanings of words. Hear examples like 'excitable', 'employable', 'interviewee', 'nervousness', and 'politeness'. Test your knowledge with a fun quiz and get tips on exploring suffixes using online dictionaries.

Learn effective strategies for deciphering academic vocabulary and preparing for university lectures. Explore the importance of signposting in academic writing and effective study tips. Enhance your English language skills through exposure to radio and TV.

Discover how Shakespeare's phrases are still used today and explore their relevance in modern language. Test your knowledge with a quiz and learn how to improve English fluency with idioms.

Discover mnemonic patterns to remember irregular verb forms, explore past tenses like 'break, spoke, grew', and learn memory techniques like creating rhymes and stories for better retention. Dive into the complexities of irregular verbs with examples and insights from the podcast.

Exploring the evolution of brand names like Google and Facebook into eponyms and verbs in everyday language use. Distinguishing between trademarked brand names and their generalization as eponyms, with examples like Google and Xerox. Includes a quiz section and tips for identifying eponyms in dictionaries.