Used to, be used and get used to
We explain and demonstrate the different way these verbs, which look similar, are used.
Mar 15, 2022•6 min
Learning English Grammar
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Episodes
Future continuous and be + infinitive
Learn two ways of talking about the future.
Mar 08, 2022•6 min
Multi-word verbs
We explain the different types of phrasal verbs to use with different grammar.
Mar 01, 2022•6 min
Narrative tenses
Learn how to use the past tenses to tell stories.
Feb 22, 2022•6 min
Adverb position 2
We discuss where we use adverbs with adjectives and other adverbs.
Feb 15, 2022•6 min
Relative clauses
Learn how to use defining and non-defining relative clauses.
Feb 08, 2022•6 min
Talking about the future
Learn how to use 'will', 'going to', 'might' and 'be likely to' to talk about the future.
Feb 01, 2022•6 min
The definite article with abstract uncountable nouns
Learn all about the word 'the' and how to use it with abstract uncountable nouns.
Jan 25, 2022•6 min
Adverb position
We talk about the three positions where adverbs usually go when used with verbs.
Jan 18, 2022•6 min
Comparatives and superlatives
Learn the grammar of comparatives and superlatives
Jan 11, 2022•6 min
Active and passive voice
Learn how we can express sentences in two different ways: active voice and passive voice.
Jan 04, 2022•6 min
Reported speech
What to do with pronouns, tenses and word order when you report what someone else says.
Dec 28, 2021•6 min
Linking devices: cause and effect
Learn some useful phrases for talking about cause and effect.
Dec 21, 2021•6 min
The third conditional
Learn how to use the third conditional to talk about things in the past you didn't do.
Dec 14, 2021•6 min
Adjectives and adverbs
Fashionable? Fashionably? Learn how to use adjectives and adverbs.
Dec 07, 2021•6 min
The past perfect
Where had John already gone when Mary rang his doorbell? We give you the answer.
Nov 30, 2021•6 min
Modals of deduction and speculation
Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation.
Nov 23, 2021•6 min
The zero and first conditionals
Learn how to make them, when to use them and listen to some example sentences.
Nov 16, 2021•6 min
Present continuous and 'going to'
Rob, Finn and Emma are going to help you talk about future arrangements.
Nov 09, 2021•6 min
Phrasal verbs
Afraid of phrasal verbs? Relax - Finn and Catherine are here to help.
Nov 02, 2021•6 min
Past simple and past continuous
Learn how to talk about past events using the past simple and past continuous.
Oct 26, 2021•6 min
Past simple
We look at the 'past simple' and give you examples in this 6 Minute Grammar.
Oct 19, 2021•6 min
'Have to' and 'must'
Learn how to talk about obligations in English using 'have to' and 'must'.
Oct 12, 2021•6 min
Adverbs of Frequency
Learn how to use words like 'always', 'never' and 'sometimes'.
Oct 05, 2021•6 min
'Like' for preference and description
We explain different meanings of the word 'like', and talk about food...
Sep 28, 2021•6 min
Question forms
We’ll take a look at yes-no questions and questions to get to know each other.
Sep 21, 2021•6 min
Present perfect continuous
How long have Neil and Catherine been talking about the present perfect continuous?
Sep 14, 2021•6 min
Present tenses
Finn and Catherine take a look at the present simple, continuous and perfect.
Sep 07, 2021•6 min
'Can', 'could', 'be able to', 'manage to'
Learn key words and phrases to talk about ability in the present and the past.
Aug 31, 2021•6 min
'Used to' and 'would'
Hear about a strange habit Finn had when he was a child. He used to sleepwalk!
Aug 24, 2021•6 min