BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10

Gerund or infinitive – which do you use after a verb? In Unit 10 we learn the grammar of verb patterns, and pick up some useful language related to jobs and careers. It's also the final week of our drama, The Race.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 1

In the first of 5 sessions, we have a first look at verb patterns, and pick up some work vocabulary as we meet a Chinese video blogger called Sunny who’s looking for a job.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 1 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 1 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 2

So, when is a verb followed by a gerund - and when is it followed by an infinitive? In this session you will do some practical activities, and listen to 6 Minute Grammar, to help you improve your knowledge of this tricky area of grammar.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 2 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 2 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 3

Sunny the vlogger has found a job she wants to apply for. But her covering letter has a few grammatical mistakes. Can you help her improve the letter, and then write your own?

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 3 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 4

Sunny the vlogger has applied for a job – and she’s got an interview! She needs you to help her prepare – and answer the interviewer’s questions

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 4 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 4 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 5

It's the final episode of The Race today! Do Phil and his crew make it back to London in time? Or will he fail his challenge to get around the world in 80 days? And will he win Sophia's heart?

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 5 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 5 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 5 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 10 / Session 5 / Activity 4