podcast

Learning English Grammar

by BBC Radio

Regrets

14.04.2026 • 00:08:23

Learn to talk about regrets using the third conditional, 'wish' and regret plus -ing. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningeng...

Reminiscing

07.04.2026 • 00:08:23

We talk about our memories all the time. Learn how to reminisce in English with Neil, Pippa and grammar guru Georgie, using used to, would and the pas...

Preferences

31.03.2026 • 00:08:44

Do you prefer dogs or cats? Neil and Phil talk about choices and preferences and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of these choices. Learn...

To-do lists

24.03.2026 • 00:06:43

How long is your to-do list? Beth and Neil talk about the jobs they need to do, and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of your to-do list. ...

Fixing problems

17.03.2026 • 00:08:58

Have you fixed anything recently? Phil fixed his garden gate and Becca fixed her bike. Listen to Pippa and Neil talking about fixing problems and gram...

Stories from the past

10.03.2026 • 00:09:49

Phil attended a party on a boat on the River Thames and Pippa had a student radio show while she was studying at university. Learn how to use differen...

An interesting sight

03.03.2026 • 00:09:37

George thought he was witnessing a crime and Phil thought a town in India was quiet until he came across an exciting festival. Neil and Pippa, and our...

Making suggestions

24.02.2026 • 00:06:06

Do you know how to make suggestions in English? Learn how to use 'let's', 'might I suggest', 'got to' and the past continuous to make suggestions soun...

Favourite things

17.02.2026 • 00:07:57

Learn about adjective order and adjective phrases. An old, black guitar or a black, old guitar? Believe it or not, one sounds much more natural. We ha...

Doing stressful things

10.02.2026 • 00:09:41

What's more stressful? Learning to drive or learning a new language? Listen to Pippa and Phil talking about stressful things and grammar guru Georgie ...