BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22

We talk about exploring space and learn to use present and past passives.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 1

Do you ever look up at the night sky and wonder about the stars? In Unit 22 you are going to learn about the mysteries of space and space travel. You will also learn to use present and past passives. But how much do you already know about space? Do the quizzes and find out.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 1 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 1 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 2

The first rockets were launched into space in the 1960s. Pretty amazing. Another thing that’s interesting is the passive voice. Find out how to make passive sentences and when to use them.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 2 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 2 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 3

Find out about the end of an era in space travel, and spot active and passive sentences in the present and the past.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 3 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 4

Have you ever read a science-fiction story about a future world? In this session you'll read about a project that uses science-fiction writing as a way to create hope for the future. You'll also be able to learn some interesting vocabulary about space exploration in News Report.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 4 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 5

Alice can't stay the same size for more than a few minutes! When she's big, she cries a pool of tears. What will happen to her when she gets smaller again?

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 5 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 22 / Session 5 / Activity 2