BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8

In this unit we ask a big question: what is art? We also have an interview with an artist, learn lots of adjectives and adverbs, and help you learn some easily confused words.

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 1

In this unit we look at words like dessert and desert, bored and boring. Learners of English often find it difficult to choose the right one. Do you? Practise using easily confused words with us.

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 1 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 1 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 2

Is this session, we look at adjectives and adverbs. We'll do some revision, point out some useful tips, test your knowledge, and finish with a fun summary in 6 Minute Grammar.

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 2 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 2 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 3

Is an object a work of art just because an artist says it is? The BBC's Arts Editor asks himself this question after a visit to a gallery in London. Read the article to learn what he thinks and test your understanding of useful adjectives and adverbs.

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 4

We learn lots of adjectives and adverbs in this session as Finn speaks to an artist about his work. Listen to the interview and then share your own ideas.

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 8 / Session 4 / Activity 2