English in a Minute

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Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English. Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. There's so much to learn! All taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

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English in a Minute episodes:

05.01.2024
Learn different ways to use the word 'match'
Give Phil 60 seconds and he'll explain how to use the word 'match'. 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-85 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit...
04.24.2024
4 ways to use the word 'common'
How many ways do you know to use the word 'common'? Beth has four different ways - listen now to find out more. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English...
04.17.2024
3 ways to use the word 'potential'
Do you have potential? Beth has the word potential and she'll explain how to use it in just 60 seconds. 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-38 FIND BBC LEARNING...
04.10.2024
3 ways to use the word 'field'
Have you ever stood in a field? Have you ever fielded a ball? Do you know what that means? Listen to Phil for 60 seconds and he will tell you lots about the word 'field'. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for...
04.03.2024
3 ways to use 'kind'
It's always nice to be kind. So be kind to Phil and listen to his programme about the word 'kind' - it will only take 60 seconds. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you...
03.27.2024
3 ways to use the word 'specific'
Beth wants to be specific - she wants you to listen to her explain three different ways to use the word 'specific'. 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-79...
03.20.2024
3 ways to use the word 'critical'
If you are going to be critical you should listen to Beth's programme about the word 'critical' first. It only takes 60 seconds. 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-78...
03.13.2024
3 ways to use the word 'exercise'
Do you enjoy exercise? Then spend 60 seconds working out by listening to Phil talk about the word 'exercise'. 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-77 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH...
03.06.2024
4 ways to use the word 'still'
Are you still here? That's perfect, You can listen to Phil talk about the word 'still'. It will only take 60 seconds. TRANSCRIPTS Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:...
02.28.2024
2 ways to use the word 'executive'
Find out if you are an executive by listening to Beth talk about the word 'executive'. 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-75 If you like English in a...
02.21.2024
4 ways to use the word 'advance'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'advance'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
02.14.2024
2 ways to use the word 'perspective'
Get a new perspective by listening to Phil talk about the word 'perspective'. 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-73. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow...
02.07.2024
3 ways to use 'as'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'as'? Phil does and he'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
01.31.2024
4 ways to use the word 'respect'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'respect'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
01.26.2024
3 ways to use 'will'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'will'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
01.17.2024
4 ways to use the word 'mean'
Don't be mean to yourself. Listen to Beth explain how to use the word 'mean' in 4 different ways - and she'll do it in just 60 seconds! Visit bbclearningenglish.com for more
01.10.2024
3 ways to use the word 'place'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'place? Phil does and he'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
01.03.2024
3 ways to use the word 'condition'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'condition? Phil does and he'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
12.27.2023
4 ways to use the word 'well'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'well? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
12.20.2023
3 ways to use the word 'several'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'several? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
12.13.2023
4 ways to use the word 'conduct'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'conduct'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
12.06.2023
3 ways to use the word 'effort'
Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'effort'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
11.29.2023
6 ways to use the word 'serious'
Listen to Sam explain some different meanings of the word 'serious' in 60 seconds. If you want more programmes to help you learn English visit our website: bbclearningenglish.com
11.22.2023
2 ways to use the word 'company'
What do you know about the word company? Listen to Phil explain some different meanings of the word. If you are studying English visit our website bbclearningenglish.com to learn grammar, build your vocabulary and become a better English speaker.
11.15.2023
4 ways to use the word 'light'
English in a Minute - Beth teaches different uses of the word ‘light’ in 60 seconds. Visit our website for more programmes to help you learn English - bbclearningenglish.com
04.12.2023
Maybe vs may be - English in a Minute
Dan explains the difference between maybe and may be.
04.05.2023
Go on to do vs go on doing - English in a Minute
Phil explains the difference between go on to do and go on doing.
03.29.2023
Bored vs boring - English in a Minute
Sam is here to explain the difference between bored and boring!
03.22.2023
5 ways to say goodbye - English in a Minute
Tom is here to explain 5 different ways you can say goodbye
03.01.2023
In the end vs at the end - English in a Minute
James explains the difference between in the end and at the end
02.22.2023
All together vs altogether - English in a Minute
Phil explains the difference between all together and altogether
02.15.2023
The + adjectives - English in a Minute
Sam is here to explain how to use the with adjectives.
02.08.2023
In case vs if - English in a Minute
James is here to explain the differences between in case and if.
02.01.2023
Wish vs hope - English in a Minute
Dan is here to explain some differences between wish and hope.
01.25.2023
Using the word 'the' with public buildings - English in a Minute
Phil explains how to use the word 'the' with public buildings
01.18.2023
5 uses of 'flat' - BBC Learning English
Tom explains 5 different uses of the word 'flat'
01.11.2023
Still vs Already vs Yet - English in a Minute
Here is Phil to explain the differences between still, already and yet.
01.04.2023
Everyone vs Anyone - English in a Minute
Tom is here to explain the difference between everyone and anyone.
12.28.2022
Say vs Tell - English in a Minute
Sian is here to explain the difference between say and tell.
12.21.2022
Hope vs expect vs wait - English in a Minute
Phil is here to explain the differences between hope, expect and wait.
12.14.2022
Future Continuous - English in a Minute
Tom explains how to use the future continuous tense - English in a Minute
12.07.2022
Trip vs Journey - English in a Minute
Sian is here to explain the difference between 'trip' and 'journey'.
11.30.2022
Until vs By - English in a Minute
Here is Kee to explain the difference between 'by' and 'until'
11.23.2022
Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute
Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute
11.16.2022
What vs which - English in a Minute
What vs which - English in a Minute
11.02.2022
Affect vs effect - English in a Minute
Phil explains the difference between affect and effect in 60 seconds
10.19.2022
Prevent vs avoid - English in a Minute
Dan discusses the difference between prevent and avoid - in just 60 seconds!
10.12.2022
Remember doing vs remember to do - English in a Minute
Sam explains the difference between remember to do and remember doing. Will you remember?
10.05.2022
Even though vs even if - English in a Minute
Let Phil explain the difference between even though and even if!
09.28.2022
Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives in English? Roy's going to inform us.
Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives? Roy's going to tell us.

What's English in a Minute about?

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English in a Minute episodes:

Learn different ways to use the word 'match'

4 ways to use the word 'common'

3 ways to use the word 'potential'

3 ways to use the word 'field'

3 ways to use 'kind'

3 ways to use the word 'specific'

3 ways to use the word 'critical'

3 ways to use the word 'exercise'

4 ways to use the word 'still'

2 ways to use the word 'executive'

4 ways to use the word 'advance'

2 ways to use the word 'perspective'

3 ways to use 'as'

4 ways to use the word 'respect'

3 ways to use 'will'

4 ways to use the word 'mean'

3 ways to use the word 'place'

3 ways to use the word 'condition'

4 ways to use the word 'well'

3 ways to use the word 'several'

4 ways to use the word 'conduct'

3 ways to use the word 'effort'

6 ways to use the word 'serious'

2 ways to use the word 'company'

4 ways to use the word 'light'

Maybe vs may be - English in a Minute

Go on to do vs go on doing - English in a Minute

Bored vs boring - English in a Minute

5 ways to say goodbye - English in a Minute

In the end vs at the end - English in a Minute

All together vs altogether - English in a Minute

The + adjectives - English in a Minute

In case vs if - English in a Minute

Wish vs hope - English in a Minute

Using the word 'the' with public buildings - English in a Minute

5 uses of 'flat' - BBC Learning English

Still vs Already vs Yet - English in a Minute

Everyone vs Anyone - English in a Minute

Say vs Tell - English in a Minute

Hope vs expect vs wait - English in a Minute

Future Continuous - English in a Minute

Trip vs Journey - English in a Minute

Until vs By - English in a Minute

Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute

What vs which - English in a Minute

Affect vs effect - English in a Minute

Prevent vs avoid - English in a Minute

Remember doing vs remember to do - English in a Minute

Even though vs even if - English in a Minute

Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives in English? Roy's going to inform us.