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English in a Minute

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Episodes

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/l...

May 15, 20242 min

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: ✔️...

May 08, 20241 min

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/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Easy English ✔...

May 01, 20241 min

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-39 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 incl...

Apr 24, 20241 min

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-38 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: ✔...

Apr 17, 20241 min

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-44 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus...

Apr 10, 20241 min

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-45 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 pop...

Apr 03, 20241 min

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-79 FIND 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 T...

Mar 27, 202455 sec

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-78 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 popu...

Mar 20, 20241 min

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-77 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 includ...

Mar 13, 20241 min

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-75 FIND 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 o...

Mar 06, 20241 min

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-75 If 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 Speak They're all available at the same place you found English in a Minute.

Feb 28, 20241 min

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

Feb 21, 20241 min

2 ways to use the word 'perspective'

Get a new perspective by listening to Phil talk about the word 'perspective'. 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-73. FIND 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 LIKE POD...

Feb 14, 20241 min

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

Feb 07, 20241 min

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

Jan 31, 20241 min

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

Jan 26, 20241 min

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

Jan 17, 20241 min

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

Jan 10, 20241 min

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

Jan 03, 20241 min

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

Dec 27, 20231 min

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

Dec 20, 20231 min

4 ways to use 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

Dec 13, 20231 min

3 ways to use the word 'effort'

Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'effort'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com

Dec 06, 20231 min

6 ways to use the word 'serious'

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

Nov 29, 20231 min

2 ways to use the word 'company'

What do you know about the word company? Listen to Phil explain some different meanings of the word. If you are studying English visit our website bbclearningenglish.com to learn grammar, build your vocabulary and become a better English speaker.

Nov 22, 20231 min

4 ways to use the word 'light'

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

Nov 15, 20231 min
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