BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2

Welcome to English In a Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English. Grammar, vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 10 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 10

Welcome to English In A Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English. Grammar, vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 11 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 11

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 12 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 12

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 13 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 13

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 14 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 14

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 15 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 15

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 16 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 16

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 17 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 17

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 18 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 18

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 19 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 19

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 2

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 20 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 20

Do you know the difference between 'needn't' and 'not need to'? Sam's is going to tell us. Find out in this English In A Minute - our 60 second free English class.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 21 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 21

Do you have a minute to spare to learn some English? Watch Phil explain how to talk about past ability using 'could' and 'was able to'.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 22 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 22

Take a glimpse at this episode of English In A Minute, where Saskia will explain the differences between ‘peep’, ‘peer’ and ‘glimpse’.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 23 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 23

What’s the difference between ‘except’ and ‘accept’? Roy is going to tell you, Find out in this English In A Minute - our 60 second free English class.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 24 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 24

What’s the difference between ‘whisper’, ‘murmur’ and ‘mumble’? Find out with Georgina in our 60 second English lesson.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 25 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 25

Let James explain five different meanings of the verb ‘let’ in our 60 second English lesson.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 26 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 26

‘Also’, ‘as well’ and ‘too’ – are they exactly the same? Let Sam explain the differences between them in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 27 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 27

If you ever wonder when we use 'when' and 'if', watch this video with Roy. Find out in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 28 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 28

Have you been trying to understand how to use ‘as if’ and ‘as though’? Watch this week’s EIAM with Georgina who will explain.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 29 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 29

'Beside' and 'besides' look very similar–but they're not the same! Find out how with Phil in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 30 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 30

People in the UK like saying ‘sorry’ a lot! Learn different ways of apologising with Sam in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 3

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 31 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 31

The word 'fair' can mean many things. Learn 4 meanings of 'fair' in one minute with James!

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 32 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 32

Here’s Georgina to tell you about the different ways of using ‘next’, ‘the next’ and ‘nearest’.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 33 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 33

What's the best way to say 'no' without offending people? Find out with Phil in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 34 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 34

What phrases can you use to apologise to your boss? Let Sam teach you in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 35 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 35

How can you show you agree with what someone has said? Well, James is here to explain when to use 'so' and when to use 'neither' to show agreement in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 36 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 36

How do you know the difference between 'if' and 'whether'? Let Sam teach you when to use ‘if’ and when to use ‘whether’ in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 37 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 37

Have you ever wondered when you use adjectives without nouns? Watch Tom explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 38 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 38

Have you ever wondered when to use 'the' to talk about places? Watch Georgina explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 39 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 39

Have you ever wondered when to use 'look' and when to use 'look like'? Watch Sian explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 4

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 40 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 40

Have you ever wondered when to use 'forget to do' and when to use 'forget doing'? Watch James explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 41 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 41

Have you ever wondered how to use flat? Well, here are 5 different uses. Watch Tom explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 42 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 42

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

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 43 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 43

Have you ever wondered how to use 'my own' and 'on my own'? Watch Sam explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 44 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 44

Have you ever wondered when to use 'the' with public buildings? Watch Phil explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 45 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 45

Have you ever wondered how to use words like 'forever' and 'dying for' to exaggerate? Watch Sian explain in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 46 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 46

Is there more than one way to describe how to walk? Watch James explain some alternative verbs in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 47 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 47

In English, we often use words in pairs – let Sam teach you four useful ones that you can use to sound more natural when speaking English!

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 48 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 48

Phil explains how you can be less direct and more polite in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 49 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 49

Charlene explains the difference between 'alone' and 'lonely' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 50 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 50

James explains the difference between 'assure', 'ensure' and 'insure' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 5 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 5

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 51 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 51

Sian explains what the schwa is, which will help your pronunciation, in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 52 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 52

Tom explains some alternatives to 'tired' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 53 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 53

Sam explains 4 uses of the word 'as' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 54 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 54

Have you got a minute to spare? Phil explains 3 ways to pronounce '-ed' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 55 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 55

Charlene explains the difference between 'regret' + -ing form of the verb and 'to' + infinitive in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 56 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 56

James explains the meanings of 4 phrasal verbs related to dating and relationships in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 57 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 57

Sian explains the meanings of 4 phrasal verbs related to clothes and accessories in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 58 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 58

Tom explains 4 ways to use 'like' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 59 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 59

Sam explains two ways to pronounce 'th' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 60 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 60

Have you got a minute to spare? Phil explains 3 ways to use 'put up' in just sixty seconds!

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 6 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 6

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 61 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 61

Charlene explains 5 ways to say 'ough' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 62 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 62

The silent 'e' in a word can change the way you say it, but how? James explains some rules that might help you in just one minute!

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 63 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 63

Sian explains how to use 'ish' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 64 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 64

Tom explains 5 uses of 'set' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 65 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 65

Sam explains 3 phrasal verbs for feelings in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 66 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 66

Tom explains 5 ways to use 'stand' as a verb in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 67 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 67

Charlene explains how to modify comparative adjectives in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 68 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 68

James explains some more rules for silent 'e' in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 69 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 69

Sian explains how to be polite while expressing opinions or talking about mistakes in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 7 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 7

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 70 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 70

Tom explains how to complain politely in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 71 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 71

Charlene explains 4 verbs for cooking in this English In A Minute.

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 8 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 8

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 9 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: English In A Minute / Unit 2 / Session 9