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English in a Minute Podcast

English, Education, 1 season, 78 episodes, 1 hour, 28 minutes
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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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Ways to use 'schedule' - From 5/6/24 this podcast will only be available at our new podcast home Learning English Vocabulary

Ways to use 'schedule' - From 5/6/24 this podcast will only be available at our new podcast home Learning English Vocabulary
5/29/20241 minute, 42 seconds
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English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'supreme' - note: this podcast is moving home - search for Learning English Vocabulary

This podcast is moving home - find it by searching for Learning English Vocabulary in your podcast app or visiting https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/podcasts
5/22/20241 minute, 39 seconds
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3 ways to use 'situation'

We have a good situation here - Beth is explaining how to use the word 'situation' Please note this podcast is moving to a new home - search for Learning English Vocabulary in your podcast app.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 Vocabulary ✔️ Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app
5/15/20241 minute, 32 seconds
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3 ways to use 'identify'

Do you identify with language learning? Great - we have a programme for you to help you learn English.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-84 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: ✔️ Easy English ✔️ 6 Minute Grammar ✔️ Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app
5/8/20241 minute, 9 seconds
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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 our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Easy English ✔️ Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app
5/1/20241 minute, 10 seconds
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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 at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-39FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ News Review They're all available by searching in your podcast app
4/24/20241 minute, 14 seconds
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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-38FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Office English ✔️ Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app
4/17/20241 minute, 16 seconds
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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 this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-44FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app
4/10/20241 minute, 13 seconds
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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 with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-45FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ 6 Minute Grammar They're all available by searching in your podcast app
4/3/20241 minute, 7 seconds
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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-79FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us on Instagram ✔️ /bbclearningenglish Find us on Facebook ✔️ /bbclearningenglish.multimedia Join us on TikTok ✔️ /bbclearningenglishLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learn English for Work ✔️ The English We SpeakThey're all available at the same place you found English in a Minute.
3/27/202455 seconds
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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-78FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Grammar ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app
3/20/20241 minute, 2 seconds
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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-77FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Office English ✔️ The English We Speak They're all available by searching in your podcast app
3/13/20241 minute, 5 seconds
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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: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-75FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us on Instagram ✔️ /bbclearningenglish Find us on Facebook ✔️ /bbclearningenglish.multimedia Join us on TikTok ✔️ /bbclearningenglish ningenglishLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ The English We Speak They're all available at the same place you found English in a Minute
3/6/20241 minute
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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-75If you like English in a Minute why not try some of our other popular podcasts including:6 Minute English News Review and The English We SpeakThey're all available at the same place you found English in a Minute.
2/28/20241 minute, 1 second
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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
2/21/20241 minute, 11 seconds
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2 ways to use the word 'perspective'

Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'perspective? Phil does and he'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
2/14/20241 minute, 1 second
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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
2/7/20241 minute, 2 seconds
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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
1/31/20241 minute, 21 seconds
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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
1/26/20241 minute, 9 seconds
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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
1/17/20241 minute, 18 seconds
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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
1/10/20241 minute, 9 seconds
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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
1/3/20241 minute, 12 seconds
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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
12/27/20231 minute, 17 seconds
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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
12/20/20231 minute, 13 seconds
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English in a Minute - Find out about 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
12/13/20231 minute, 17 seconds
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English in a Minute - Beth teaches different ways to use 'effort'.

Do you have 60 seconds? Beth will tell you different ways to use 'effort'.
12/6/20231 minute, 10 seconds
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English in a Minute

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
11/29/20231 minute, 14 seconds
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Phil is good company. Listen to him and learn some different meanings of the word company.

What do you know about the word company? Listen to Phil explain some different meanings of the word company in 60 seconds. If you are studying English visit our website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish) to learn grammar, build your vocabulary and become a better English speaker. The programmes are free and are available here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
11/22/20231 minute, 10 seconds
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Beth teaches different uses of the word ‘light’ in 60 seconds.

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
11/15/20231 minute, 2 seconds
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Maybe vs may be - English in a Minute

Dan explains the difference between maybe and may be.
4/12/202357 seconds
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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.
4/5/202357 seconds
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Bored vs boring - English in a Minute

Sam is here to explain the difference between bored and boring!
3/29/202353 seconds
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5 ways to say goodbye - English in a Minute

Tom is here to explain 5 different ways you can say goodbye
3/22/202354 seconds
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In the end vs at the end - English in a Minute

James explains the difference between in the end and at the end
3/1/202356 seconds
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All together vs altogether - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between all together and altogether
2/22/20231 minute, 1 second
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The + adjectives - English in a Minute

Sam is here to explain how to use the with adjectives.
2/15/20231 minute, 10 seconds
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In case vs if - English in a Minute

James is here to explain the differences between in case and if.
2/8/20231 minute, 7 seconds
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Wish vs hope - English in a Minute

Dan is here to explain some differences between wish and hope.
2/1/202355 seconds
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Using the word 'the' with public buildings - English in a Minute

Phil explains how to use the word 'the' with public buildings
1/25/202351 seconds
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5 uses of 'flat' - BBC Learning English

Tom explains 5 different uses of the word 'flat'
1/18/202356 seconds
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Still vs Already vs Yet - English in a Minute

Here is Phil to explain the differences between still, already and yet.
1/11/202358 seconds
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Everyone vs Anyone - English in a Minute

Tom is here to explain the difference between everyone and anyone.
1/4/202356 seconds
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Say vs Tell - English in a Minute

Sian is here to explain the difference between say and tell.
12/28/20221 minute, 1 second
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Hope vs expect vs wait - English in a Minute

Phil is here to explain the differences between hope, expect and wait.
12/21/202253 seconds
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Future Continuous - English in a Minute

Tom explains how to use the future continuous tense - English in a Minute
12/14/20221 minute, 9 seconds
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Trip vs Journey - English in a Minute

Sian is here to explain the difference between 'trip' and 'journey'.
12/7/20221 minute, 2 seconds
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Until vs By - English in a Minute

Here is Kee to explain the difference between 'by' and 'until'
11/30/20221 minute, 3 seconds
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Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute

Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute
11/23/20221 minute, 1 second
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What vs which - English in a Minute

What vs which - English in a Minute
11/16/20221 minute
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Affect vs effect - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between affect and effect in 60 seconds
11/2/202257 seconds
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Prevent vs avoid - English in a Minute

Dan discusses the difference between prevent and avoid - in just 60 seconds!
10/19/20221 minute, 6 seconds
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Remember doing vs remember to do - English in a Minute

Sam explains the difference between remember to do and remember doing. Will you remember?
10/12/20221 minute, 7 seconds
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Even though vs even if - English in a Minute

Let Phil explain the difference between even though and even if!
10/5/20221 minute, 8 seconds
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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.
9/28/20221 minute, 11 seconds
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Do you know 3 ways to use infinitives with 'to' in English? James is going to tell us in this 60-second English class.

Here is James to explain 3 ways to use infinitives with 'to' in English.
9/21/20221 minute, 9 seconds
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Have you ever wondered when to use 'will' and when to use 'be going to'? Watch Georgina explain in this English In A Minute.

Let Georgina teach you when we say 'will' and 'be going to' in this English In A Minute.
9/14/20221 minute, 13 seconds
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Peer vs Peep vs Glimpse - English in a Minute

Saskia explains the differences between ‘peep’, ‘peer’ and ‘glimpse' in 60 seconds.
9/7/20221 minute, 12 seconds
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Beside vs besides - English in a Minute

Beside and besides look very similar–but they're not the same! Let Phil explain.
8/31/20221 minute, 14 seconds
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6 ways to use late - English in a Minute

Dan's stayed at the studio late just to explain 6 uses of late to you!
8/24/20221 minute, 12 seconds
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Unless vs as long as - English in a Minute

Georgina explains the differences between 'unless' and 'as long as' in 60 seconds!
8/10/20221 minute, 13 seconds
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During vs while - English in a Minute

Let Kee keep you in the know about the differences between while and during!
8/3/20221 minute, 17 seconds
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3 uses of can - English in a Minute

Do you have a minute to learn some English? Can James tell us 3 uses of can? Yes, he can!
7/27/20221 minute, 12 seconds
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At, in and on for location - English in a Minute

Sam explains how to use 'at', 'in' and 'on' for locations!
7/20/20221 minute, 8 seconds
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How to say no politely - English in a Minute

What's the best way to say 'no' without offending people? Phil knows!
7/13/20221 minute, 8 seconds
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Lend vs borrow - English in a Minute

Georgina explains why lend and borrow aren't the same in just 60 seconds!
7/6/20221 minute, 13 seconds
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Don't mind vs doesn't matter - English in a Minute

Do you have a minute to learn English? Here's Dan on don't mind and doesn't matter.
6/29/20221 minute, 10 seconds
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4 ways to use 'just' - English in a Minute

Saskia explains 4 ways to use 'just'! Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!
6/22/20221 minute, 4 seconds
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Too vs enough - English in a Minute

Do you have a minute to learn some English? Tim's going to explain too and enough!
6/15/20221 minute, 10 seconds
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Fewer vs less - English in a Minute

Use a minute to learn some English! Sam's going to share the secrets of less vs fewer!
6/8/20221 minute, 12 seconds
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5 uses of let - English in a Minute

James explains 5 uses of ‘let’. Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English
6/1/20221 minute, 9 seconds
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Remind vs remember - English in a Minute

Dan discusses the differences between remember and remind. English in 60 seconds!
5/25/20221 minute, 10 seconds
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5 uses of the word break - English in a Minute

Sam explains 5 uses of the word break! Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!
5/18/20221 minute, 14 seconds
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Lie vs lay - English in a Minute

Sian's going to show you the differences between lay and lie! Learn English in 60 seconds
5/11/20221 minute, 15 seconds
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4 ways to say hello like a brit

Tom's here to tell us 4 ways the British really say hello! Learn English in 60 seconds!
5/4/20221 minute, 6 seconds
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Been vs gone - English in a Minute

Sian explains why been is not the same as gone! Learn English in 60 seconds!
4/27/20221 minute, 7 seconds
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Who, when, what, where + ever

Saskia takes us through the who, what, where, when and why of question word + ever. Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!
4/20/20221 minute, 13 seconds
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Be going to vs present continuous

Here's Kee with a lesson about be going to and the present continuous for future plans!
4/13/20221 minute, 14 seconds
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The + adjectives

Do you have a minute to learn some English? Sam tells us how to turn adjectives into nouns for groups of people in general. Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!
4/4/20221 minute, 10 seconds