BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15

Dan needs to have his bag fixed - and teaches you the causative in just 90 seconds. And Tim splits into three to teach you about irregular verbs

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 1

Dan's favourite bag is old and in need of repair. Can he do it himself? No, he can't. It's not one of his skills so he needs to have it fixed. He can't fix his bag himself, but he can explain the grammar needed to talk about arranging for someone else to do it.

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 2

How has $100m of the Bangladeshi central bank's money ended up in casinos in the Philippines? Find out about this story and the language you need to talk about it with Neil and Rob.

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 3

Get up-to-date with the latest news and understand it too with Lingohack. Listen to and watch authentic BBC World News bulletins and learn key words and phrases that help you make sense of the news.

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 4

Unfortunately not all English verbs follow the same pattern for their different forms. Don't worry though, there is a good tip to help you remember different irregular verbs. Tim explains more in this session's video

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 5 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 15 / Session 5

Something's making Peter very sad and everyone is trying to cheer him up. What is it that's made him so miserable? Watch and learn some sadness-related expressions.