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Synonyms
Suffixes: -tian, -sion and -tion
Have we got your attention? Listen and learn how to use suffixes -tian, -sion and -tion.
Large numbers
How many stars are there in the universe? Learn how to say big numbers in English.
Adjectives from names
We discuss a group of adjectives that are made from the names of famous people.
Eponyms as nouns and verbs
What does the word Hoover have in common with the word Google?
Irregular verbs
Some irregular verbs can be grouped into patterns to help remember the different forms.
Phrases from Shakespeare
We learn phrases from Shakespeare that are still used today.
Academic vocabulary
Learn how to cope if you are studying at an English-speaking university.
Suffixes
Finn and Alice look at a very important part of word building 鈥 suffixes.
Adjectives and adverbs
Fashionable? Fashionably? We teach you adjectives and adverbs.
Prefixes: un-, in- and dis-
Learn some prefixes which we hope won't make you feel unhappy.
Suffixes 鈥揻ree and -less
Carefree or careless? The suffixes -free and -less.
Easily confused words
Boring or bored? Learn about words that look similar but have very different meaning.
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'situation'
We have a good situation here - Beth is explaining how to use the word 'situation'
Words with 'ough'
Cough, thought, enough, although: Learn how to pronounce words with 'ough'.
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'supreme'
Thanks to Beth, this programme is supreme. It's also all about the word 'supreme'
Useful chunks of language
Do you like to eat a full English breakfast? Listen to find out how to use this phrase.
English in a Minute: How to use 'schedule'
Phil has scheduled a time to talk to you about the word 'schedule'. That time is now.
Binomials: phrases made of two words
Do you want some cheap and cheerful tips to improve your English? Listen to learn more.
Phrases made of two words
In this short and sweet episode, learn some common binomials.
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'count'
How many times can Phil say 'count?' Listen to the podcast and count them.
-ing and -ed adjectives
Interested or interesting? Which adjective do you use? We discuss -ing and -ed adjectives
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'nice'
This is a nice programme all about the word 鈥榥ice鈥. Beth will tell you all about it.
Lexical sets
Finn and Catherine give you some tips on how to remember new words.
English in a Minute: How to use the word 'during'
During this episode Beth will explain how to use the word 'during'
Compound adjectives
Learn how to use compound adjectives (e.g. low-fat yoghurt, high-quality carbohydrates)
English in a Minute: 4 ways to use the word 'material'
In a material world you need Beth to explain how to use the word 'material'
Word stress
Do you know how to pronounce the words photographer and photograph? We can help you.
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'general'
In general, this is a good programme because Beth shows you how to use the word 'general'
Job suffixes
What's the connection between a teacher, a driver or a presenter?
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'quality'
Here's Phil with a podcast that is full of quality - listen to it and enjoy it