English in a Minute

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Episodes

Go on to do vs go on doing - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between go on to do and go on doing.

Apr 05, 2023•57 sec

Bored vs boring - English in a Minute

Sam is here to explain the difference between bored and boring!

Mar 29, 2023•53 sec

5 ways to say goodbye - English in a Minute

Tom is here to explain 5 different ways you can say goodbye

Mar 22, 2023•54 sec

In the end vs at the end - English in a Minute

James explains the difference between in the end and at the end

Mar 01, 2023•56 sec

All together vs altogether - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between all together and altogether

Feb 22, 2023•1 min

The + adjectives - English in a Minute

Sam is here to explain how to use the with adjectives.

Feb 15, 2023•1 min

In case vs if - English in a Minute

James is here to explain the differences between in case and if.

Feb 08, 2023•1 min

Wish vs hope - English in a Minute

Dan is here to explain some differences between wish and hope.

Feb 01, 2023•55 sec

Using the word 'the' with public buildings - English in a Minute

Phil explains how to use the word 'the' with public buildings

Jan 25, 2023•51 sec

5 uses of 'flat' - BBC Learning English

Tom explains 5 different uses of the word 'flat'

Jan 18, 2023•56 sec

Still vs Already vs Yet - English in a Minute

Here is Phil to explain the differences between still, already and yet.

Jan 11, 2023•58 sec

Everyone vs Anyone - English in a Minute

Tom is here to explain the difference between everyone and anyone.

Jan 04, 2023•56 sec

Say vs Tell - English in a Minute

Sian is here to explain the difference between say and tell.

Dec 28, 2022•1 min

Hope vs expect vs wait - English in a Minute

Phil is here to explain the differences between hope, expect and wait.

Dec 21, 2022•53 sec

Future Continuous - English in a Minute

Tom explains how to use the future continuous tense - English in a Minute

Dec 14, 2022•1 min

Trip vs Journey - English in a Minute

Sian is here to explain the difference between 'trip' and 'journey'.

Dec 07, 2022•1 min

Until vs By - English in a Minute

Here is Kee to explain the difference between 'by' and 'until'

Nov 30, 2022•1 min

Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute

Nov 23, 2022•1 min

What vs which - English in a Minute

Nov 16, 2022•1 min

Affect vs effect - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between affect and effect in 60 seconds

Nov 02, 2022•57 sec

Prevent vs avoid - English in a Minute

Dan discusses the difference between prevent and avoid - in just 60 seconds!

Oct 19, 2022•1 min

Remember doing vs remember to do - English in a Minute

Sam explains the difference between remember to do and remember doing. Will you remember?

Oct 12, 2022•1 min

Even though vs even if - English in a Minute

Let Phil explain the difference between even though and even if!

Oct 05, 2022•1 min

Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives in English? Roy's going to inform us.

Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives? Roy's going to tell us.

Sep 28, 2022•1 min

Do you know 3 ways to use infinitives with 'to' in English? James is going to tell us in this 60-second English class.

Here is James to explain 3 ways to use infinitives with 'to' in English.

Sep 21, 2022•1 min

Have you ever wondered when to use 'will' and when to use 'be going to'? Watch Georgina explain in this English In A Minute.

Let Georgina teach you when we say 'will' and 'be going to' in this English In A Minute.

Sep 14, 2022•1 min

Peer vs Peep vs Glimpse - English in a Minute

Saskia explains the differences between ‘peep’, ‘peer’ and ‘glimpse' in 60 seconds.

Sep 07, 2022•1 min

Beside vs besides - English in a Minute

Beside and besides look very similar–but they're not the same! Let Phil explain.

Aug 31, 2022•1 min

6 ways to use late - English in a Minute

Dan's stayed at the studio late just to explain 6 uses of late to you!

Aug 24, 2022•1 min

Unless vs as long as - English in a Minute

Georgina explains the differences between 'unless' and 'as long as' in 60 seconds!

Aug 10, 2022•1 min

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