Learning English Vocabulary

Learning English Vocabulary

Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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December 17, 2025 1 min

Learn 4 phrases with 'lose' here. Don't lose your touch!

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'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical.

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December 10, 2025 1 min

Use these phrases with 'wind' in your everyday conversations. It's time to throw caution to the wind!

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December 8, 2025 6 mins

'Terrified', 'fantastic', 'amazing' - learn how to use strong adjectives.

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December 1, 2025 6 mins

Policeman/policewoman, actor/actress - learn about job titles and gender.

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November 24, 2025 6 mins

The British love to talk about weather! Learn some useful vocabulary about it here.

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November 19, 2025 1 min

Learn 4 phrases with 'gold' with Phil in this podcast. They're worth their weight in gold!

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November 17, 2025 6 mins

Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings.

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What does it mean to see the light? Learn that and more with Georgie.

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November 10, 2025 6 mins

Ice cream, popcorn... Learn about nouns made up of a combination of two words.

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Learn 4 phrases with 'pull' here. You'll enjoy it – we're not pulling your leg!

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November 3, 2025 6 mins

This is a big, old, smelly dog! Learn which adjective has to come first.

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What phrases do you know with 'clock'? Learn some in this podcast.

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October 27, 2025 6 mins

"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions.

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Get comfy, make yourself a hot drink – make yourself at home! Learn 'make yourself at home' and more in this podcast.

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October 20, 2025 6 mins

What's the connection between a teacher, a driver and a presenter? We explain.

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Learn 4 phrases with 'look'' in this podcast. If you learn them all you'll really look sharp.

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October 13, 2025 6 mins

How to pronounce the words 'photographer' and 'photograph'? Learn about word stress.

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What does it mean to draw on and squander resources? Learn that and more in this podcast.

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October 6, 2025 6 mins

Learn how to use compound adjectives (e.g. low-fat yoghurt, high-quality carbohydrates).

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