🗣️ Is it difficult to pronounce the word ‘library’? Nicola has a pronunciation hack for you! 👂 Listen carefully to how the BBC Learning English presenters say it and use the pronunciation that’s easiest for you! What other words are difficult to pronounce?
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Pronunciation hack – ‘library’ #shorts
🗣️ Is it difficult to pronounce the word ‘library’? Nicola has a pronunciation hack for you! 👂 Listen carefully to how the BBC Learning English presenters say it and use the pronunciation that’s easiest for you! What other words are difficult to pronounce?
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How good are your English conditionals? 😵💫 Choose the correct sentence. We’ll tell you the answer later!
Hint: This sentence describes an imaginary situation. 😉
MORE: Want to brush up on your knowledge of conditionals? We have the perfect series for you with Georgie! Click the link in bio.
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🤔 ‘breath’ and ‘breathe’ are often confused - do you know the difference? Sian brings you a quick explanation, some useful examples AND some hints to help you with 🗣️ pronunciation and ✍️ spelling! Can you use one of these words in a comment?
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BOX SET: English In A Minute 25 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
Only got 10 minutes to learn English? Don't worry! Our English in a Minute box set is the perfect resource for you. Sit back, relax, and learn essential English words and grammar with some of your favourite BBC Learning English teachers!
00:00 How to use 'situation'
00:56 Meanings of 'claim'
01:59 How to use 'supreme'
03:00 Meanings of 'identify'
04:03 How to use 'nice'
05:10 How to use 'match'
06:16 How to use 'during'
07:13 Meanings of 'schedule'
08:18 How to use 'material'
09:34 Meanings of 'count'
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😴 Feeling particularly sleepy? If so, then this expression is for you! 🫵 We can use this when someone is 'sleeping heavily.'
For example: 'After travelling all day, Selina was out for the count once she arrived at her hotel.' 💤
MORE: Want to learn some phrasal verbs for sleep? 😄 Click the link in our bio to watch a 5 minute lesson with Georgie.
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👂 You’ll hear this tricky sound in words like ‘this’, ‘Thursday’, and ‘birthday’ – and it can be tough to master! But don’t worry, our pronunciation guide is here to help. 👄 We’ll show you the correct mouth and tongue position - and give you plenty of words to practise with! Do you know any more words with this sound? Write them in the comments! ✍️
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What is degrowth? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/4lBed49 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4jfhDZx
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Quiz question
01:22 The discussion
04:56 Quiz answer
05:12 Vocabulary recap
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Summer is here for some of us and the weather is getting hotter 🥵 - so we made a vocabulary table with useful English words and phrases for you to learn, use, and share with a friend! ☀️
Do you know any more English words and phrases you can use to talk about hot weather? 👇
MORE: Want to improve your pronunciation of the word 'hot'? Click the link in our bio to master the /ɒ/ sound in under 1 minute! ⏰
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How do you say ✉️ ‘envelope’? #shorts
Did you know there are two very different pronunciations of the English word ✉️ ‘envelope’? George asks the BBC Learning English team how they 🗣️ pronounce it. 🤔 How do you say ‘envelope’? ✍️ Let us know in the comments!
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English Rewind - 6 Minute English: Slang
📻 How many new English words are created every year? Alice and Rob find out. Learn more while you improve your English vocabulary knowledge AND practise your English listening with this archive episode of 6 Minute English. What new English words are you using this year? Join the conversation in the comments 👇👇👇
Useful vocabulary:
✔️ slang - informal language spoken by a particular group
✔️ dosh - money
✔️ smacker - British pound or US dollar
✔️ Cockney Rhyming Slang - a coded language invented in the 19th Century by Cockneys (people who were born in a particular area of London) so they could speak in front of the police without being understood
✔️ colloquial - informal spoken language
✔️ frowned upon - disapproved of
✔️ lingered - slow to disappear
✔️ booze - alcohol
✔️ swear words / profanity - rude language that offends or upsets people
✔️ jargon - the technical language belonging to a specific subject area
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‘I borrowed my guitar to my brother’ – Fix this sentence! #shorts #english
What’s wrong with saying ‘I borrowed my guitar to my brother’? 🤔 🎸 Can you spot the mistake? 😄 Make sure you watch to the end to find out how to fix the error! Tell us about the last time you borrowed or lent something! 👇
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Talking about jobs 📈 👩🔬 💷 Real Easy English: Episode 5
Join Neil and Beth to learn how to talk about your job and career in simple English. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4jDW1VP Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈
YOUR TURN: What's your job? Write a comment! 👇
You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty)
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😄 How good are you at tongue twisters? 🤔 Can you say ‘six thick thistle sticks’? Learn how to 🗣️ pronounce the /s/ and /θ/ sounds and watch the BBC Learning English team try this tongue twister challenge!
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‘Six thick thistle sticks’ – tongue twister challenge! #shorts
😄 How good are you at tongue twisters? 🤔 Can you say ‘six thick thistle sticks’? Learn how to 🗣️ pronounce the /s/ and /θ/ sounds and watch the BBC Learning English team try this tongue twister challenge!
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Thailand-Cambodia conflict: BBC Learning English from the News
There are military clashes between at the Thailand-Cambodia border, with civilians killed. 🔎For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/45cNQKX
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😊 You know when you like someone... and then something happens and you don’t anymore? 🤩 There’s an English phrase for that! Scroll through the images to find out more – and make sure you ✍️ answer the questions on the last slide!
😄 Click on the link in our bio for some more examples of 'the ick'!
* This is a repost to correct a small typo.
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10 Easy English Words: Nature 🐦🌻🌲🌹🍂
English vocabulary for beginners. Learn 10 English words about nature. Watch the video and test your English 😀 If you already know these English words, why not share the video with someone who is new to English learning!
0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - 10 words
3:10 - Test yourself
5:24 - Complete the sentences
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Clothes 👚🩳👙🩲 https://youtu.be/EIQQAzaSsw8
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Tableware ☕🍽️🥣 https://youtu.be/LCacqSgC9tI
In the bathroom 🛀🏿🚿🧴🧖 https://youtu.be/z5V0d1nBCX8
Office Equipment 💻📉🖇✂️🖍📌https://youtu.be/DJyo3TIrZmE
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‘breath’ or ‘breathe’ – what’s the difference? #shorts
🤔 ‘breath’ and ‘breathe’ are often confused - do you know the difference? Sian brings you a quick explanation, some useful examples AND some hints to help you with 🗣️ pronunciation and ✍️ spelling! Can you use one of these words in a comment?
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Do you know how to use the causative? Look at the images and complete the gap:
I ______ my car washed. 🚙
1. gotten
2. got
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‘The word ‘suitcase’ is a compound noun, meaning that it is a word made up of two existing words – ‘suit’ and ‘case’ - but do you know where the stress goes? 🧳
We’ll tell you the correct answer later. ⏰
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How to say the English voiceless /θ/ sound #shorts
👂 You’ll hear this tricky sound in words like ‘this’, ‘Thursday’, and ‘birthday’ – and it can be tough to master! But don’t worry, our pronunciation guide is here to help. 👄 We’ll show you the correct mouth and tongue position - and give you plenty of words to practise with! Do you know any more words with this sound? Write them in the comments! ✍️
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Did you know there are two very different pronunciations of the English word ✉️ ‘envelope’? George asks the BBC Learning English team how they 🗣️ pronounce it. 🤔 How do you say ‘envelope’? ✍️ Let us know in the comments!
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War in Gaza ‘must end now’, say 28 countries: BBC Learning English from the News
Aid agencies say mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. Now, 28 countries want a ceasefire. For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/412WFpc For more Learning English from the News: bit.ly/4e4IMMq
(Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Don’t keep the missing word in this expression a secret! ✍️ Write it in the comments – and double-tap to like this post! 🤔 Are you good at keeping secrets?
Are secrets always negative? Or can they be positive too? 😊 Click on the link in our bio to find out!
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What’s wrong with saying ‘I borrowed my guitar to my brother’? 🤔 🎸 Can you spot the mistake? 😄 Make sure you watch to the end to find out how to fix the error! Tell us about the last time you borrowed or lent something! 👇
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What’s the difference between ‘to’ and ‘for’ when talking about purpose? Let’s find out! Look at the images and complete the gap:
I’m learning English ______ be able to communicate with people from around the world.
1. to
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People in the UK are famous for their love of tea! ☕️ ❤️ There’s even an English ‘tea’ idiom that you can use when you don’t like something!
Do you have a similar expression in your language? Let us know in the comments!
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The word ‘education’ has four syllables - but do you know which one is stressed? 📚 Write your answer in the comments and we’ll tell you if you’re correct later. ✅
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How can we help wild bees? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help? ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/3Ivono8 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4jfhDZx
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