Power up your English vocabulary by learning these alternatives to 'yes'. 👍 Can you use one in a sentence? 👇👇👇 Do you know any more?
(Note: not all the words are perfect synonyms. Pay attention to the context and grammar).
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❓It's time for a quiz. What do we call a person who flies new planes 👨✈️👩✈️ to make sure they are working properly? ✈️ Go on, give it a go and we will tell you the correct answer later!
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‘I broke up my toxic relationship’ – 🔧 Fix this sentence! #shorts
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👂 A homophone is an English word that has the same pronunciation as another English word – but the two words have different meanings, 🤷♂️ and sometimes different spellings! 😱 Here are a few common ones to learn and share. 👨🏫 Remember: the pronunciation of both words in each pair is exactly the same! When you hear one of these words in a sentence, you have to work out the meaning from the context. Do you know any more English homophones?
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Can you 👂 hear the difference in pronunciation between ‘pool’ and ‘pull’? To some 👨🎓 learners, words with /u:/ and /ʊ/ can almost sound the same. 🎧 Listen carefully to Nicola and practise saying the words yourself! Make sure you 👀 watch to the end for a short quiz. 🤔 What other words with /u:/ and /ʊ/ sounds do you know?
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‘pool’ or ‘pull’? 🗣️ pronunciation #shorts
Can you 👂 hear the difference in pronunciation between ‘pool’ and ‘pull’? To some 👨🎓 learners, words with /u:/ and /ʊ/ can almost sound the same. 🎧 Listen carefully to Nicola and practise saying the words yourself! Make sure you 👀 watch to the end for a short quiz. 🤔 What other words with /u:/ and /ʊ/ sounds do you know?
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😀 VOCABULARY TIME! Do you know these alternatives to the English word 'so'? They're super-useful and they make your English more flexible and interesting! 👍
Note: pay attention to the grammar of these words - they don't all behave in the same way! Click the link in our bio to learn how they work in sentences ☝️☝️
Ukraine war: US-Russia peace talks: BBC Learning English from the News
The US and Russia have agreed to start negotiations for ending the war in Ukraine 🔎For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions 👉 https://bbc.in/4142IsT More Learning English from the News 👉 https://bit.ly/4bZwR0T
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Did you know there are two very different 🗣️ pronunciations of ‘advertisement’? One is 🇺🇸 American, the other is 🇬🇧 British. 🤔 How do you say ‘advertisement’? ✍️ Let us know in the comments!
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How to use 'pop' in informal English: Ask BBC Learning English
Joao has sent us a question. He wants to know how to use the English word 'pop' in informal English. To see Sian's notes on this question, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3CkrQmr Now practise what you've learnt by writing some example sentences 👇👇👇
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🧑🤝🧑👭 Everybody needs friends... and everybody needs the English vocabulary 🗨️ to talk about friends and friendship! Can you answer the SEVEN questions about the language of friendship? Do our quick quiz and tell us how many you get right! 👇👇👇 Do you know any more friendship vocabulary?
MORE: Click the link in our bio to hear 👂Beth and Neil have a real easy English conversation about friends and friendship 🧑🤝🧑👭👬
🎁The word ‘present’ can be a noun or a verb, but do you know where the stress goes in this sentence? 👀We’ll tell you the correct answer later. Do you like receiving presents? 👇👇👇
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❤️❤️❤️ Happy Valentine's Day! Today's the day when people all over the world celebrate love and romance - so we're sending you all our love today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Do people in your country celebrate Valentine's day? What do they usually do? 👇😍
😍 For lots of FREE English listening and vocabulary practice, click the link in our bio to check out this specially-made Valentine's Day playlist on our YouTube channel! (Image: Getty)
📔Vocabulary time! Do you know all these alternatives to the English word 'rich' 💰 and can you use one in a sentence? (Note: they may not be exact synonyms: pay attention to the context. 👇👇👇 Do you know any more alternatives to the word 'rich'?
BONUS: 👀Learn some VERY useful verbs to use when talking about money. Click the link in our bio!
👀These verbs all involve using our eyes - but do you know the difference between them? 🤷♂️ Fill in the gap in this sentence with the correct verb.
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What do we call someone who doesn’t like spending money? #shorts
🤔 Do you know someone who doesn’t like spending 💰 money? Learn English to 🗣️ talk about people who aren’t generous in our easy English 🎙️ podcast. 🎧 Listen to the full show at bbclearninenglish.com
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Get to Holyrood: The London to Edinburgh Challenge: Episode 8
The contestants are in Edinburgh - but who will get to Holyrood first? Learn language for directions while you watch. There's a free downloadable worksheet on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4fOQJEV
The Presenter is SO EXCITED! Fran, Bob and Paula are finally in Edinburgh, and it's the last day of the challenge. Who will get to Holyrood first? And what do they need to do when they get there?
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🤔 What’s wrong with saying ‘I broke up my toxic relationship’? Can you 🔎 spot the mistake? Make sure you 👀 watch to the end to find out how to fix the ❌ error!
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☕ Are you a coffee drinker? Yes? Then pour yourself a cup and try our seven-question 'coffee vocabulary' quiz! 📝 Let us know how many you got right! 👇👇👇 And tell us some more coffee-related words and phrases!
EXTRA: For more coffee-related content, hit the link in our bio for our YouTube 'coffee' playlist!
📆 It’s important to check your calendar if you are organising a date - but do you know how to pronounce it correctly? 👇👇👇 Write your answer in the comments and we’ll tell you if you’re correct later. (Image: Getty)
EXTRA: 👀😍Hop over to our website to learn how to talk about calendar dates 📆 Just click the link in our bio!
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Young women on social media ⏲️ 6 Minute English
How do young women experience the online world? For audio and transcript downloads, a quiz and a list of the words and definitions 👉 https://bbc.in/4i6lqXV More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4jfhDZx
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Quiz question
01:36 The discussion
04:45 Quiz answer
05:05 Vocabulary recap
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⭐ Which country has the best schools? 👉 https://youtu.be/Xbv4IIqwW-4
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🕵️♂️Here’s an expression to use when you just KNOW something’s not right. 👃Can you fill the gap? (Image: Getty)
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Friends and family - The London to Edinburgh Challenge: Episode 7
Fran is with her friend. Learn easy English for talking about friends and family! There's a free downloadable worksheet on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/421ILFl
Fran is at her friend Helen's house. They talk about family. But Fran is not happy! She wants to stop the race! She says, 'I can't do it'. What are you going to do, Fran? You're so close to Edinburgh now!
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How do you 🗣️ say ‘advertisement’? #shorts
Did you know there are two very different 🗣️ pronunciations of ‘advertisement’? One is 🇺🇸 American, the other is 🇬🇧 British. 🤔 How do you say ‘advertisement’? ✍️ Let us know in the comments!
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👀 When we aren’t sure what happened in the past, we can use a modal verb to talk about it. We can also use a modal verb when we didn’t see what happened, but we’re certain we know what happened anyway! 👍 Modals also help us to talk about 😥 past regrets too.
Practice: George arrived at the BBC Learning English offices today – but he wasn’t wearing any shoes and his hair was wet! 😱 What do you think happened? Use modal verbs to talk about it. 👇👇👇
Bonus: You can also use 'wish' to talk about past regrets. Click the link in our bio to watch Helen explain how!
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🧐 Why is the sentence ‘This is a green soft cute frog’ ❌ incorrect? 🤓 Well, there’s a funny thing in English called adjective order, and Andrew’s here – with help from a 🐸 frog - to explain it to you! 👀 Watch the video, save it, and then ✍️ write the frog sentence correctly in the comments.
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🤔 Are you using adjectives wrongly? #shorts
🧐 Why is the sentence ‘This is a green soft cute frog’ ❌ incorrect? 🤓 Well, there’s a funny thing in English called adjective order, and Andrew’s here – with help from a 🐸 frog - to explain it to you! 👀 Watch the video, save it, and then ✍️ write the frog sentence correctly in the comments.
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Rage bait: How online anger makes money ⏲️ 6 Minute English
How do people make money from rage bait? For audio and transcript downloads, a quiz and a list of the words and definitions 👉 https://bbc.in/41b2MIt More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4jfhDZx
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Quiz question
01:22 The discussion
04:57 Quiz answer
05:12 Vocabulary recap
More 6 Minute English episodes:
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Gaza ceasefire at risk: BBC Learning English from the News
Ceasefire violations and Donald Trump's plans are putting Gaza's ceasefire at risk 🔎For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bit.ly/3QA66Hj For more Learning English from the News: https://bit.ly/4bZwR0T
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 The story
01:10 Headline 1
04:19 Headline 2
07:01 Headline 3
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Work! The London to Edinburgh Challenge: Episode 6
Paula and Bob need to work. Watch and learn easy English for talking about work! There's a free downloadable worksheet on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/424mCGe
Work. We work to get money. Paula has £5. She needs more money so decides to work. What can she do? Bob has £10. He also needs more money. Can he cook? Find out...
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