Learning English Vocabulary

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Learning English Vocabulary episodes

June 23, 2025 Pronouncing verbs and nouns
'Increase' can be a noun or a verb and they aren't pronounced the same way...
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June 18, 2025 English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'theory'
What is a theory and which verbs are commonly used with it? In this podcast, you'll learn what 'formulate a theory' means and lots more. Learn collocations with Georgie.
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June 16, 2025 British and American English
Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic.
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June 11, 2025 English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'trip'
You can make one, take one, and extend one, but what other verbs can we use with the 'noun' trip? Learn verbs that collocate with 'trip' with Phil in this podcast.
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June 09, 2025 Business jargon
Can you think out of the box or do you take the helicopter view at work? Learn business jargon.
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June 04, 2025 English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'challenge'
Do you rise up to the challenges you face? What poses a problem for you?. All these verbs are common collocations with 'challenge' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast.
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June 02, 2025 Pronouncing words that start with ‘c’
Listen out for words that begin with the /s/ sound but start with the letter 'c'.
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May 28, 2025 English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'method'
Methods can be devised or worked out. You can choose one to follow or adopt, and if it works, everyone will know what your method involves. All these verbs are common collocations with 'method' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast.
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May 26, 2025 Phrasal verbs and context
A guide to multi-word verbs and prepositions that can change the meaning of phrasal verbs.
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May 21, 2025 English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'opinion'
Your opinion is what you think and believe. There are some verbs that we often use with 'opinion'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth.
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About Learning English Vocabulary

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Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes.

Each week we explore a new topic to improve your English vocabulary. Learn words for the weather, how to talk about people’s jobs, adjective order, and so much more.

Plus, in our English in a Minute episodes, give your vocabulary a boost in under a minute.

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