BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29

When I was younger I used to play video games. I would play them all weekend! These days I don't have time for games... In this unit we'll learn how to talk about past states and habits that are different today, by using the verb phrases 'used to' and 'would'.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 1

Have you ever said to yourself 'Things aren't what they used to be'? In this session we hear from three people talking about how things have changed in their lives. You'll also have a chance to test and improve your vocabulary knowledge as we look at some of the words and phrases that are coming up in Unit 29.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 1 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 1 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 2

In this session we'll find out how to use used to and would to talk about things we did regularly in the past. Do you know which one to use when? You will after this session!

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 2 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 2 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 3

In this Session, we meet a London taxi driver called Rick. He talks about his job using lots of examples of would and used to. Then you have a chance to tell us something that changed in your life.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 3 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 4

Do you like gardens and gardening? In this session you can read a blog post about choosing the right tree to grow to give you a beautiful garden all year round. You’ll also see a lot of language for giving instructions, suggestions and advice. And in this Unit's News Report, we uncover the truth about some commonly-held beliefs and ideas about diet and health – some of which might shock you: can carrots really help you see better in the dark?

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 4 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 5

Hear part 9 of our drama, Alice in Wonderland. Alice finds herself in court! Who stole the tarts - and what's that funny feeling Alice is having? After that, test what you've learnt in this Unit with our weekly quiz.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 5 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 29 / Session 5 / Activity 2