BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19

Learn how to use 'too', 'enough' and 'very'

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 1

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a well-known British fairy tale. Alice tells us the story and then we study some of the language. You'll meet a young girl and three bears and you'll hear which bowl of porridge is too hot, which bed is comfortable enough, and why Goldilocks is very scared!

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 1 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 1 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 1 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 2

You might say that English is too confusing and there are too many rules. Have you really got enough time to learn them all? Well, it can be very difficult, that’s true. But don’t make excuses – this session will help you understand the words too, very and enough.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 2 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 2 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 2 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 3

Finding a place to live can be very difficult for young people. And in London it's almost impossible for some. One idea is to get elderly people to move to smaller houses to make room for younger people who need somewhere to live. Read an article to find out more and learn a pronunciation tip with Alice.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 3 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 3 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 4

We often use the words very, too, and enough to talk about problems - when things are too difficult or when we don't have enough time. In this session, you're going to hear Alice and Neil talking about their problems.

Then we want to hear from you, but not about your problems - tell us about fairy tales from your country. Try to use very, too and enough correctly!

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 4 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 4 / Activity 2

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 4 / Activity 3

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 5

Viktor Frankenstein gets married and is happy again. But will it last long? Plus, find out what you've learnt from unit 19 about too, very and enough in our weekly quiz.

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 5 / Activity 1

BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 19 / Session 5 / Activity 2