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Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Look no further than the BBC Learning English Telegram channel! This channel, with the username @english_bbc_learning, is dedicated to helping individuals around the world enhance their English proficiency through a variety of resources and tools. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, BBC Learning English has something for everyone. With engaging content, interactive exercises, and helpful tips, this channel is your go-to destination for all things related to learning English. Stay updated on the latest language trends, improve your grammar and vocabulary, and practice your speaking and listening skills with the help of BBC Learning English. Join the community today and start your journey towards fluency! Click on the link provided to access even more resources and take your English skills to the next level. ✔️ 🌐 #BBC #LearningEnglish #LanguageLearning

BBC Learning English

18 Dec, 12:40


🐳 🐘 🐶 Everybody loves animal idioms – here are seven of our favourites for you to learn and share. 🥰 Which is your favourite – and do you know any more? ⁣
Images: Getty⁣

EXTRA⁣
👀 Learn some more useful animal idioms on our website. Click on the link in our bio.

BBC Learning English

17 Dec, 12:23



🎂 🥰 We love cake! We love grammar questions! Can you answer this one?⁣

(image: Getty)⁣



EXTRA: Find out more about passives in 6 Minute Grammar. You can find it by clicking on the link in our bio.⁣

BBC Learning English

16 Dec, 11:40


Are you ready for a challenge? 😱 Test your knowledge of English idioms with Georgie! Idioms are a fantastic way to make your English sound more natural and fluent. 👍 Share your score with us in the comments - we’d love to see how you did! ❤️

POLL: What does ‘I’m on cloud nine’ mean? 👇

BBC Learning English

15 Dec, 13:09


🤔 Do you get confused about the difference between 'lend’ and ‘borrow’? Here’s a quick tip from Sian! ⁣

Now, tell us if this sentence is CORRECT or INCORRECT!⁣

🗣️ I’m broke. Can you borrow me ten pounds? ⁣

👋 Want to know more? Georgina explains ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’ in this one-minute mini-lesson. Link in bio.⁠ 🔗


BBC Learning English

14 Dec, 11:47


👋 🥰 You know when you meet someone and you think you know what type of person they are because of the way they look – and you soon discover that you were completely wrong? We’ve got an English expression for that! ⁣
👀 Scroll through the images to find out how to use ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ - and make sure you answer the questions on the last slide! 📕
Image: Getty⁣

EXTRA:⁣
🥰 Learn this idiom and more idioms and phrases relating to appearance by clinking on our link in bio 🔗 .⁣

BBC Learning English

13 Dec, 13:11


🖥️ 📱 Technology is everywhere these days - but do you know how to pronounce it correctly 🗣️ ? Write your answer in the comments and we’ll tell you if you’re correct later. ⁣

(image: Getty)⁣



EXTRA⁣
Want to know the rules for word stress in words ending with the suffix ‘-logy’? Visit our website. Click on our link in bio to find it 🔗 .⁣

BBC Learning English

13 Dec, 10:43


They are everywhere in English, 🤔 so how can you identify words that sound the same but have different meanings? Beth is here with some tips to help you! 🤩 For a longer video with more tips, visit our website or click on the link in our bio!

BBC Learning English

11 Dec, 11:17


🤓 Let’s learn more about how to use the past simple. 👀 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠⁣

I ________ (take) the day off.⁣
1. taked⁣
2. took⁣

Images: Getty⁣

🤩 EXTRA: Want to keep 💪 practising? Visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁣

BBC Learning English

09 Dec, 09:47


There are many different reasons for saying 🙇‍♂️ ‘sorry’ - and just as many ways to say ‘sorry’ in English! 🤩 Learn 6 different ways to apologise in English with Sian! 🤔 Which one do you use the most? Are any new for you?

BBC Learning English

08 Dec, 11:56


🤔 Do you know the difference between being ‘alone’ and being ‘lonely’? If not, don’t worry because you’re not alone – Phil is here to help! Read his quick tip and then try this quick .⁣

🗣️ I find it much easier to work when I'm ______ in the office. I get distracted when other people are around! ⁣

A) alone ⁣
B) lonely⁣


EXTRA: Want to improve your English vocabulary and listening in just six minutes? In this audio programme, Neil and Rob talk about loneliness and how some people prefer their own company. Link in bio.⁠ ⁣


BBC Learning English

07 Dec, 11:29


🐴 💦 You know when you show someone how to do something, and you know they know how to do it, but they STILL won’t do it? We’ve got an English expression for that! ⁣

👀 Scroll through the images to find out how to use ‘you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink’ and don’t forget to answer the questions on the last slide! ⁣
Image: Getty⁣

EXTRA:⁣
🐎 Learn 7 more phrases with 'horse' by clicking on our link in bio 🔗 .⁣



BBC Learning English

06 Dec, 13:14


🤔 Do you understand word stress? The word ‘understand’ has three syllables – but which one is stressed when you say it aloud 🗣️? Write your answer in the comments and we’ll tell you the correct answer later. ⁣

(image: Getty)⁣



EXTRA⁣
For more help with English pronunciation, visit our website. You'll find the link in our bio.⁣

BBC Learning English

06 Dec, 09:31


‘prefer’, ‘would prefer’ and ‘would rather’ can be very 🫤 confusing in English. 🤩 Sian is here with some examples of when we can use these three forms! 🤓 For a longer video with more examples AND an explanation of what you need to know about the grammar of these phrases, visit our website or click on the link in our bio!

BBC Learning English

04 Dec, 12:00


🤓 Let’s learn more about how to use 'used to'. 👀 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠⁣

😄 I ______ live in Paris.⁣
1. used to⁣
2. use to⁣

Images: Getty⁣

🤩 EXTRA: Want to learn more? Visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁣

BBC Learning English

03 Dec, 11:10


Don’t you just 😤 hate it when you can’t find your 📱 phone? 🤓 Have a go at our vocabulary quiz - we’ll tell you the answer later today! (image: Getty)⁣

🤔 Need some help? Click the link in our bio to 👀 watch Sian explain the difference between ‘lose’ and ‘loose’.⁣


BBC Learning English

02 Dec, 11:35


What’s wrong with saying ‘because of his shopping business did not take off’? 🤔 Can you spot the mistake? 🫵 Make sure you watch to the end to find out how to fix the error! 😱

BBC Learning English

01 Dec, 11:00


🚲 🚌🚢 Let's talk about travel and phrasal verbs. Do you get about which transport we 'get ON' and which transport we 'get IN'? ⁣

Well, Sam is here with a quick reminder. Save this post so that you never forget again - and then try this quick quiz:⁣

Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT?⁣

🗣️ "Come on, we'll be late. Hurry up and get in the train!"⁣

EXTRA: Learn five different uses of 'get' - and hear one very bad joke! Link in bio.⁠⁣


BBC Learning English

30 Nov, 11:21


😩 Do you know someone who behaves in a hypocritical way?! You can use this phrase to warn them about this behaviour! 👀 Scroll through the images to find out how to use ‘people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’ and don’t forget to answer the questions on the last slide! ⁣
Image: Getty⁣

EXTRA:⁣
Learn more about being a hypocrite in this lesson on our website. You'll find it in our link in bio 🔗 .⁣

BBC Learning English

29 Nov, 13:11


🗣️ The English word ‘volunteer’ has three syllables – but which one is stressed in spoken English 🤔? Write your answer in the comments and we’ll tell you if you’re correct later. ⁣

(image: Getty)⁣



EXTRA⁣
👀 Visit our website for a quick look at the rules for word stress in words ending with the suffix ‘-eer’. Click on the link in our bio.⁣

BBC Learning English

29 Nov, 10:41


😦 Do you find the third conditional difficult to use? 🥳 Don’t worry, Beth is here with some useful tips to help you get better at using it.🤩 For a longer video with more tips, visit our website or copy and paste this link into your browser 👉 https://bit.ly/4eGBXzw

BBC Learning English

27 Nov, 15:12


🤓 Let’s learn more about how to use superlatives. 👀 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠⁣

That was the _____ 🎥 film I've ever seen! ⁣
1. goodest⁣
2. best⁣

Image: Getty⁣

🤩 EXTRA: Want to keep 💪 practising? Visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁣


BBC Learning English

27 Nov, 11:12


Here are 3 🙅‍♀️ errors that English learners often make with prepositions! 🤔 Do you ever make any of these mistakes? 🤓 Try using these prepositions correctly and share them in the comments!

BBC Learning English

26 Nov, 11:35


Do you ever feel tired when you are 🏋️ exercising? So 😩 tired it becomes difficult to breathe?! 🤓 Fill in the gap in this sentence to make a useful phrase you can use to talk about this feeling. ⁣
(image: Getty)⁣

EXTRA: 🧐 What is the least amount of exercise someone can do whilst still staying healthy? 🤩 Click on the link in our bio for a 6 Minute English episode on exercise for the lazy!⁣

BBC Learning English

25 Nov, 11:01


Do you want to learn what to say when you’re ordering a coffee? ☕️ Watch this useful video to learn some phrases for ordering your drink in a café. 😊

Do you prefer coffee or tea? 🤔 Answer our poll below!👇

BBC Learning English

24 Nov, 11:06


👋 Do you find the words ‘very’ and ‘too’ very confusing? Don’t worry! Andrew is here with a VERY quick tip for you. Read it and then answer the question below.⁣

ONE of the sentences below is NOT correct. Which one is it?⁣

a) I love this cake - it's too sweet. ⁣
b) I like very spicy food. ⁣
c) This coffee is too hot - I can't drink it! ⁣


EXTRA: Learn all about how to use 'too', 'very', and 'enough' in this mini grammar lesson. 🔗 The link is in our bio.⁠ ⁣
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BBC Learning English

23 Nov, 11:09


💨 🔥 Do you listen to gossip – or do you need hard evidence before you believe a rumour? 👀 Scroll through the images to find out how to use ‘there’s no smoke without fire’ and don’t forget to answer the questions on the last slide! ⁣
Image: Getty⁣

EXTRA: Learn the difference between between smokeless and smoke-free in this lesson on our website. click on our link in bio to find it.⁣


BBC Learning English

22 Nov, 11:21


🗣️ Phrasal verbs are so important in English! 🤩 Here is Sian with three tips for learning new phrasal verbs in English. For Sian’s longer video with more useful tips and many more examples, visit our website or click on our link in bio.

BBC Learning English

21 Nov, 08:35


🥶 It's bitterly cold in the UK right now! It's even snowing in some areas ❄️. ⁣
🗣️ What is the weather like where you are right now?

BBC Learning English

20 Nov, 15:12


🤓 Let’s learn more about how to use some and any. 👀 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠⁣

I have _____ 🥪 sandwiches if you’re hungry. ⁣
1. some⁣
2. any⁣

Images: Getty⁣

🤩 EXTRA: Want to keep 💪 practising? Click on the link in our bio.⁠ ⁣

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BBC Learning English

20 Nov, 11:51


🚆 🚘 🚍 Some forms of transport we ‘get in’ and some we ‘get on’ but do you know which prepositions we use with which?! Join Sian in this fun quiz to see how many you can get correct.

Stick around until the end for a summary about which transport we ‘get ON’ and which transport we ‘get IN’?

🤔 Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT?
“Come on, we’ll be late. Hurry up and get in the train!”

BBC Learning English

18 Nov, 11:35


What’s wrong with saying ‘wash up your shirt’? 🤔 🧽 Can you spot the mistake? Make sure you watch to the end to find out how to fix the error!

BBC Learning English

17 Nov, 11:09


👂 Excuse me... can we ‘have a word in your ear’? Do you want to learn 7 phrases with ‘ear’? We thought so! Just scroll through the images and let us know how you get on in the comments below!⁣
Images: Getty⁣

👂 🎧 You'll need your ears to listen to our great podcasts! Find them on our website by clicking on our link in bio! ⁣

BBC Learning English

16 Nov, 11:07


🤔 What’s the English word for your job? A lot of English job words are made by adding suffixes to root words. For example, ‘drive’ – ‘driver’ 🚘 or ‘reception’ – ‘receptionist’. 🏨 Try learning some of the words in this table – and tell us the English word for your job - or your dream job! 💭

EXTRA: 🤩 Learn the English you need to get your perfect job in these episodes of our Learning English for Work podcast. Click on the link in our bio.⁣


BBC Learning English

15 Nov, 13:23


😧 Have you ever tried to do something and struggled because it was too difficult for you? There's a perfect English expression for this feeling! 🤔 Can you guess the phrase? We’ll reveal it later!⁣

Image: Getty⁣
EXTRA: 👅 Learn the meaning of the idiom 'bite your tongue' in this lesson on our website. You'll find the link in our bio. ⁣

BBC Learning English

15 Nov, 11:09


🗣️ Do you find yourself translating into your language when you speak English! 🙌 Beth is here with some top tips to help you stop doing this. 🤩 For a longer video with more tips, visit our website or click on our link in bio 🔗.

BBC Learning English

13 Nov, 15:01


'but' is a good word to use to contrast ideas 👍, however there are other alternatives we can use to make our writing and conversations more interesting! 😁 Have a look at these 5 alternatives to 'but' and start using them TODAY! 🗓️

(Note: not all the words are completely interchangeable - pay attention to the grammar and context.)⁣⁣⁣

Extra: If you'd like to learn more linkers of contrast and test your knowledge with a quiz, click the link in our bio.⁣

BBC Learning English

13 Nov, 10:17


‘raise’ and ‘rise’ are often 🫤 confused! Try this quick quiz to find out if 🫵YOU know the difference between them. Then try ✍️ writing us a comment using ‘raise’ and ‘rise’. 👀 Stick around until the end of the video when Sian will give you a mini 🗣️ explanation of the difference between these confusing verbs!

BBC Learning English

12 Nov, 11:01


Do you 🫵 know what’s wrong with this sentence? 🤓 Tell us what you think – and we’ll tell you the answer later! 😃

Image: Getty⁣

BBC Learning English

11 Nov, 11:30


What English expressions can we use when we’re busy in the office? 🤔 Nicola is here to teach you 5 business expressions to use when you’re busy. 😁 Can you think of any more words or phrases you might use when you’re busy? Write a comment! ✍️

BBC Learning English

10 Nov, 11:46


🚩 😡 What phrases do you know with ‘red’? We’re here to help you learn some useful phrases so you don’t get left with a red face! Scroll through the images to learn 7 phrases with ‘red’ – and write some sample sentences of your own! ⁣
Images: Getty⁣

EXTRA: 🚩 Learn many more idioms and phrases on our website. Click on the link in our bio. ⁣

BBC Learning English

09 Nov, 13:04


🤤 What do you love eating? Do you have any specific diets or lifestyle choices when it comes to food? Learn some diet-related words and what they mean! ⁣

🙋 Which ones were new for you?⁣

EXTRA: 🎧 Listen to a discussion about people who adopt a diet based on vegetables and fruit to help save the environment. Click the ink in our bio.⁣


(Image: Getty)⁣

BBC Learning English

08 Nov, 13:15


🥚 🥚 🥚 There's an English expression that tells you not to focus all your effort and resources on just one thing, especially if there’s a chance you might lose everything. Do you know what it is? We’ll share the answer later!⁣

😐 Are you confused by modern idioms? 🎧 Listen to this podcast to learn about some modern idioms – new expressions that have been introduced to English through the internet, TV and social media. You'll find the link in our bio.⁣

Image: Getty⁣


BBC Learning English

06 Nov, 15:19


Here are 5 absolutely superb alternatives to 'great'! 😁 🤩 Spice up your vocabulary and start using them in your conversations today. 🗓️ Do you know any other synonyms for 'great'? List them in the comments! 👇

EXTRA: Learn some more synonyms for common adjectives by clicking the link in our bio. 😊

BBC Learning English

06 Nov, 10:42


English prepositions can be 😖 tricky! 🤔 Do you know how to use ‘at’, ‘on’ and ‘in’ correctly? 🤩 Try this quick quiz and then tell us where you are using ‘at’, ‘on’ and ‘in’ 👇👇👇

BBC Learning English

05 Nov, 11:04


Look out - there’s a mistake in this sentence! 🫢 Do you 🫵 know what’s wrong with it? 🤔 We’ll tell you the answer later! 😁

Image: Getty⁣

BBC Learning English

04 Nov, 10:17


The English word ‘comfortable’ is sometimes mispronounced by learners! Do you know how to 🗣️ say it properly? 👀 Watch Andrew explain it in under one minute and start 🚀 improving your speaking NOW.

BBC Learning English

03 Nov, 11:26


❤️ 💕 💝 Do you know 7 phrases with ‘heart’? No? Don’t lose heart - we’ll help you learn them by heart! Scroll through the images to see what they are and what they mean – and then write some sample sentences of your own! ⁣
Images: Getty⁣

EXTRA: ❤️ Shakespeare inspired another heart-related phrase – learn more by clicking on our link in bio. ⁣

BBC Learning English

02 Nov, 11:10


? ! = + ... We see these symbols everywhere – but do you know their names in English? Learn the names of these common symbols with us! Do you know any others? 🙋‍♀️

EXTRA: Go to our link in bio to click on the link for a 6 Minute English episode on punctuation ⏱️.⁣

BBC Learning English

01 Nov, 11:34


🤔 😥 What can we say when we’re in a tough situation with other people? English has a great expression for this shared experience! Can you fill in the blank? We’ll let you know the answer later.⁣
EXTRA: Learn how to deal with difficult colleagues in this lesson on our website. click on our link in bio.⁣
Image: Getty⁣


BBC Learning English

01 Nov, 11:34


🗣️ Do you want to speak English more fluently? 🤩 For a longer video with more tips on how to speak English fluently, visit our website or click on our link in bio 🔗!

BBC Learning English

31 Oct, 10:16


👻 Boo! Are you ready for some spooky fun? 😱 Have a go at our ‘Halloween’ vocabulary challenge! Whether you love scary things or just want to learn some new English words, we’ve got words for all difficulty levels.⁣

💬 Share some more spooky words in the comments, if you dare!⁣

🎧 Do you want to improve your listening skills while enjoying a classic English horror story? Click the link in our bio to listen to our version of Frankenstein, for Intermediate learners and above. ⁣



Link in bio: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk96_CPSTr86vedvDhBlYZkg5D&feature=shared⁣

BBC Learning English

30 Oct, 11:21


Have a bash at learning these 5 alternatives to 'try' and grow your English vocabulary TODAY! 😁 When you're confident, we'd love to see you use one in an example sentence below. 👇

(Note: not all the words are completely interchangeable - pay attention to the grammar and context.)⁣⁣⁣

EXTRA: Do you want to learn an idiom you can use when you're trying something new? 🙂 Click the link in our bio!⁣


BBC Learning English

29 Oct, 11:21


Are you ready to spot the mistake in this sentence? Take a good look – and tell us in the comments what the error is! 😄

(Hint: Yoko isn’t here. She was here, but she left to go somewhere else) 🤫

Image: Getty⁣

BBC Learning English

28 Oct, 10:42


What English expressions can we use when 🌱 growing a business? Nicola is here to teach you 5 business expressions to use when 🚀 scaling a business. 🤔 Can you think of any more words or phrases you might use when growing a business? ✍️ Write a comment!

BBC Learning English

27 Oct, 11:09


🎃🎃🎃It's almost Halloween - so we're bringing you seven phrases with the English word 'bone' 🦴☠️💀 to learn and share! 👀 Scroll through the images for the phrases, definitions and example sentences - and then write some examples of your own! Happy Halloween everybody!⁣

BONUS: 😱 Fancy a spooky story this Halloween? Click the link in our bio to listen to our version of the classic horror tale 'Frankenstein' - if you dare! 😨

BBC Learning English

26 Oct, 10:23


😱 What’s the opposite of fear? Well, pluck up the courage and you find out right now! Learn some common opposites in this handy table!⁣

🤔 Do you know any others?⁣

EXTRA: Did you know that opposite words can also be called antonyms? Check out the video on our link in bio to learn more.⁣


BBC Learning English

25 Oct, 10:59


🤔 Do you want to know more about these two forms? 🤩 Visit our website for a longer video with lots more differences between present perfect simple and present perfect continuous: https://bit.ly/4fbCJFX

BBC Learning English

25 Oct, 10:22


😤 Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up feeling annoyed, and things don’t go right? There's a perfect English expression for that! 🤔 Can you guess what it is? We’ll reveal the answer later.⁣

EXTRA: 😴 Learn this phrase and many more phrasal verbs and expressions to talk about sleep in this lesson. Click on the link in our bio.⁣
Image: Getty⁣


BBC Learning English

23 Oct, 12:07


Improve your English by expanding your vocabulary with these 5 alternatives to 'if'. 😊 We'd love to see if you can use one in a sentence below! 👇

(Note: not all the words and phrases are completely interchangeable - pay attention to the grammar and context.)⁣⁣⁣

EXTRA: Learn all about conditionals using 'if' with Georgie on our website! Link in our bio. ⁣

BBC Learning English

23 Oct, 10:36


Let's touch base for a minute... have you ever started a new job and had no idea what everyone was talking about?

It was probably business jargon: words or phrases used by a team in an office that not everyone else understands.

We caught up with @bbclearningenglish to help explain some of the stranger English office jargon out there.

🎧 Click the link in our bio to hear more.

BBC Learning English

22 Oct, 10:22


There’s a mistake in this sentence – do you know what it is? 🤔 We’ll tell you the answer later! 😊

Image: Getty⁣

BBC Learning English

21 Oct, 10:32


👋 Do you know how to invite someone out in English?! What about how to ‘yes’ 👍 to invitations and how to say ‘no’ 👎 if you can’t – or don’t want to - attend! Well don’t worry, George and Sian are here to help you with the phrases you need! 😃

Which are you favourite ways to say yes or no to an invite?

BBC Learning English

20 Oct, 10:18


‘Pants’ – in American English this word means 👖 ‘trousers’; in British English, ‘pants’ are 🩲 underwear and you wear them under your trousers. 🤓 Here are some English ‘pants’ idioms for you! 🤔 Can you use one in a sentence?⁣

Learn some of the differences in spelling between 🇬🇧 British English and 🇺🇸 American English by clicking on the link in our bio. ⁣

Image: Getty⁣

BBC Learning English

19 Oct, 10:23


Do you feel like you’re not achieving your 🎯 goals? 🎤 Rapper Nicki Minaj has some advice for you! ✍️ Tell us about your goals. How do you stay 🏋️ motivated when things aren’t working out?⁣

BBC Learning English

18 Oct, 10:02


🤔 What English expressions can we use when starting a business? Nicola is here to teach you 5 business expressions to use when setting up a business. 💬 Can you think of any more words or phrases you might use when starting a business? Write a comment!

BBC Learning English

18 Oct, 09:10


🤔 Do you know the difference between ‘so’ and ‘such’? 😊 Choose the correct sentence and we’ll tell you the answer later! ⁣

🤓 Learn more about intensifiers like 'so' and 'such' by clicking on the link in our bio.⁣

Image: Getty⁣

BBC Learning English

16 Oct, 12:06


Do you know the difference between ‘alone’ and ‘lonely’? ⬆️⁣⁣
👀 Scroll through these slides and then fill in the gap in this sentence 👇 !⁣⁣
🗣️ I lived ______ until I moved in with my fiancé.⁣
a. lonely⁣⁣
b. alone⁣
EXTRA: Do you have a minute to spare to learn some English? 🤓 Click on the link in our bio to watch an English in a Minute episode about the difference between 'alone' and 'lonely'.

BBC Learning English

15 Oct, 10:08


Beth is addicted to board games 🎲, but Georgie doesn’t really enjoy them. 😅 How can Georgie reject Beth’s invitation without sounding rude? 🤔 Do you know of any other ways to politely reject an invitation? Write a comment! 👇


BBC Learning English

14 Oct, 09:59


🧐 ‘interesting’ is an adjective we use very often in English for things that catch our attention, but its 🗣️ pronunciation is not as simple as it first looks. 👀Watch Andrew explain how native speakers really say this word and 🚀 improve your pronunciation in under a minute!

Did you 👂hear another word with a dropped syllable in the video? ✍️ Write it in the comments.

BBC Learning English

13 Oct, 10:04


Do you need more 🧊 ice in your life? 🤓 Here are some English idioms for you! 🤔 Can you use one in a sentence?⁣

Click on the link in our bio for ⏱️ 6 Minute English episode on ice and the origins of life on 🌎 Earth.⁣

Image: Getty⁣


BBC Learning English

12 Oct, 10:06


❤️ Love Katy Perry? The ‘Roar’ singer knows that failure is part of 🌱 growing – and she’s not afraid to fall flat on her face (that means ‘fail’). 🤔 Do you agree with Katy Perry? 😊 Share this post if you like it!⁣

BBC Learning English

11 Oct, 09:45


🤔 What’s wrong with saying ‘I love to go to swimming’? 👀 Can you spot the mistake? Make sure you watch to the end to find out how to fix the error!

BBC Learning English

25 Sep, 12:12


Problems can arise when we 🫤 confuse these two very similar words! 😊 Scroll through the slides to learn the difference between ‘arise’ and ‘rise’ – and don’t forget to answer to the question on the last slide in the comments 👇🏻👇🏽👇🏿👇🏻👇🏽⁣⁣
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🤓 EXTRA: Learn the difference between 'rise' and 'raise' by clicking on the link in our bio.⁣

BBC Learning English

24 Sep, 10:01


Oh dear! 😱 Beth has been talking to Georgie for two hours. Georgie desperately wants to leave, but what can she say to politely exit the conversation? 🤔 Do you know of any other ways to end a conversation? Write a comment! 👇


BBC Learning English

23 Sep, 10:19


👋 Here is Sian (and other Sian) with five things that native speakers often say, but don’t really mean! 😮 Which is your favourite? Have you ever said any of these?

BBC Learning English

22 Sep, 13:02


What jobs do your 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 family do? In our NEW easy podcast Neil and Georgie have a real 🗣️ conversation in easy English about jobs.⁣

Learn lots of vocabulary about different 👩‍💻 jobs.⁣

Click on the link in our bio to 🎧 listen on our website.⁣

And follow the Learning Easy English 🎙️ podcast on your podcast app so you don’t miss an episode!

BBC Learning English

22 Sep, 10:08


Here’s a great idiom to 🗣️ talk about 🚶movement! For example, ‘As soon as Jai arrived at the party he made a beeline for the 🍲 food.’ 🤔 Do you have a similar idiom in your language?⁣

🧐 Are we moving enough? 🤩 Click on the link in our bio for a Learning English from the News episode about inactive adults.⁣

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BBC Learning English

21 Sep, 10:30


🤔 Do you know someone who is reckless or who does ⚠️ dangerous things? 🗣️ Say this to them! Scroll through the images to find out how to use ‘If you play with 🔥 fire, you’ll get burned’ and don’t forget to ✍️ answer the questions on the last slide! ⁣

🤩 Click on the link in our bio for an episode of Lingohack about fires in Australia.⁣

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BBC Learning English

20 Sep, 12:46


🧐 Did you know there are two very different pronunciations of ‘often’? In this video, George asks the BBC Learning English team how they 🗣️ pronounce this word. 🤔 How do you say ‘often’? ✍️ Let us know in the comments!

BBC Learning English

20 Sep, 09:02


🤔 Do you know how to use adverbs of frequency (words like ‘always’, ‘often’ and ‘never’ correctly? We’ll 🗣️ tell you the answer later! ⁣

🙋‍♂️ Want to learn more about this grammar? 🤩 Click the link in our bio for a one-minute English class!⁣

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BBC Learning English

18 Sep, 10:23


The word ‘record’ ✍️ ⏺️ can be a noun or a verb, but do you know where the stress goes in this sentence? 🤔 We’ll tell you the correct answer later. ⁣

Do you like to record new vocabulary? Where do you record it? 📝

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BBC Learning English

17 Sep, 11:08


‘-ed adjectives’ and ‘-ing adjectives’ get mixed up sometimes - but don’t worry, there are some rules we can follow to make sure we use them correctly! 👍 Swipe through our grammar explanation and take our quick quiz to learn the correct situations to use each type of adjective. 😃

When you’re finished, give us a sentence using one of them to prove your knowledge. 🫵 🧠

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BBC Learning English

16 Sep, 11:05


Can you hear the difference in pronunciation between ‘boat’ and ‘vote’? 🤔 To some learners, words with /b/ and /v/ can almost sound the same. 😯 Listen carefully to Nicola and practise saying the words yourself! 🗣️Make sure you watch to the end for a short quiz. What other words with /b/ and /v/ sounds do you know? 🫵

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BBC Learning English

15 Sep, 13:27


What is your favourite 🧑‍🍳 recipe? In our NEW easy podcast, Neil and Beth talk about 🍳 cooking and share their best recipes.⁣

Listen to the 🎙️ podcast to learn to give instructions using the imperative.⁣

Click on the link in our bio to 🎧 listen on our website.⁣

🤩 And follow the Learning Easy English podcast on your podcast app so you don’t miss an episode!⁣

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BBC Learning English

15 Sep, 10:07


Are you feeling 🥱 tired? Maybe it's time to 'hit the sack'! We have lots of expressions for 😴 sleeping in English and this is one of them! 🤔 Do you have a similar idiom in your language?⁣

🤩 Click on the link in our bio to find out what to do when you can't sleep.⁣

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BBC Learning English

14 Sep, 11:13


🤓 Here’s a useful English proverb to learn and use! Scroll through the images to find out how to use ‘too many 👨‍🍳 cooks spoil the broth’ and don’t forget to ✍️ answer the questions on the last slide! ⁣

🤩 Click on the link in our bio for 6 Minute English episode about translating recipes!⁣

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