

Learning English Vocabulary
BBC Radio
Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English.Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at
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Episodes
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Sep 7, 2020 • 6min
Lexical sets
Finn and Catherine give you some tips on how to remember new words.

Aug 31, 2020 • 6min
-ing and -ed adjectives
Boring or bored? Interested or interesting? We'll tell you the right adjective to use.

Aug 24, 2020 • 6min
Binomials
Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.

Aug 17, 2020 • 6min
Chunks of language
Find out how you can sound much more natural by learning and using chunks of language.

Aug 10, 2020 • 6min
Prefixes
Have no fear... Finn and Alice are here and they'll teach you everything about prefixes!

Aug 3, 2020 • 6min
Adjectives and adverbs
Fashionable? Fashionably? We teach you adjectives and adverbs.

Jul 27, 2020 • 6min
Suffixes
Finn and Alice look at a very important part of word building – suffixes.

Jul 20, 2020 • 6min
Academic Vocabulary
Tips and strategies for understanding academic vocabulary, deciphering unfamiliar words, and organizing essays and presentations. Learn strategies for understanding academic English words through prefixes, suffixes, and language comparison. Discover the importance of using signposting language in academic writing and presentations. Quiz yourself on academic vocabulary and get tips for effective studying in English.

Jul 13, 2020 • 6min
Talk like Shakespeare
Learn Shakespearean phrases still in use today, such as 'wild goose chase'. Explore the importance of cooking and handling multiple tasks. Quiz and tip on using idioms in English.

Jul 6, 2020 • 6min
Irregular verbs 2
The podcast explores irregular verbs and how they can be categorized into patterns for easier memorization. It includes an interview with singer-songwriter Andrea and tips for learning vocabulary through rhymes or stories.


