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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.
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We explain the order you put adjectives in when describing a dog!
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"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions.
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What's the connection between a teacher, a driver and a presenter? We explain.
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How to pronounce the words 'photographer' and 'photograph'? Learn about word stress.
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Learn how to use compound adjectives (e.g. low-fat yoghurt, high-quality carbohydrates).
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Finn and Catherine give you some tips on how to remember new words.
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Make sure your English learning isn't hit-and-miss – be consistent! Learn this phrase and more in this podcast.
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Boring or bored? Interested or interesting? We'll tell you the right adjective to use.
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Do you know any phrases with 'change'? Learn four here.
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What's the difference between leaving a bad taste and leaving a lot to be desired? Learn these 'leave' phrases and more now.
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Do you like to eat a full English breakfast? Listen to find out how to use this phrase.
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How many 'heart' phrases do you know? Phil talks about three he knows in this podcast.
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Cough, thought, enough, although: Learn how to pronounce words with 'ough'.
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Give your English learning a new lease of life with this podcast. Learn this phrase and more with Georgie.
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Boring or bored? Learn about words that look similar but have very different meaning.
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Is learning English phrases all in a day's work for you? Learn this 'day' phrase and more here with Phil.
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Is this a smoke-free or a smokeless workplace? Learn the difference!
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What phrases do you know with 'look'? Learn some here with Beth.
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How many phrases do you know with the word 'end'? Learn four here with Georgie.
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