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32:1145K views · 1d ago · 32:11
Want to grow your English vocabulary faster? Learn the meanings of common prefixes such as extra-, ex-, and anti-, and discover how they can help you work out the meaning of unfamiliar words. This English class was broadcast live on our YouTube channel Thursday 12 November. Join us every week on Thursday at 13.30 UK time
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Find a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here When you were younger, did you have a special bond with your grandparents? Many of us develop particularly close attachments with older family members, but did you know that this ability for the oldest and youngest of our society to get along in a friendly way is not limited to families?
Topics: Talking about spending time with people from different ages · Quiz question: What generation would someone born in 1982 be in? · Hearing from a participant of the project · What impact is the project having on older and younger people? · Quiz answer
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7:4365K views · 2d ago · 7:43
Neil and Pippa explain this news story and teach you vocabulary from the headlines. For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: and for more episodes of Learning English from the News Things we often throw away, such as the seeds of a pumpkin or squash, or the peel of a kiwi, contain more fibre than the parts most people eat, experts found.
Topics: What does the word ‘scraps’ mean? · Other benefits of eating food scraps. · What does the word ‘pure’ mean? · Ways to eat more parts of fruit and vegetables. · The phrase ‘root to tip’ and other similar phrases.
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3:2588K views · 3d ago · 3:25
YOUR TURN: Do you love - or hate - rain? Does it rain a lot in your country? Tell us in the comments! Chapters Related videos Learn from the experts at BBC Weather Live English Class Describing the weather where you are: Easy English Conversations Episode 8 Weather: 10 Easy English Words
Topics: What is precipitation? · What's a shower? · Informal words for rain · Summary of rain vocabulary
▶️ Mentioned videos: Describing the weather where you are: Easy English Conversations Episode 8 · Weather: 10 Easy English Words
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6:38174K views · 4d ago · 6:38
Guest: Real Easy English
Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about weddings – the ceremonies and parties we organise when people get married. Learn the difference between a stag party and a hen party, and find out what Neil's wedding was like!
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1:1983K views · 7d ago · 1:19
Do you speak American English or British English? Try this pronunciation quiz! Savannah is from New York - but Tim is from Oxford in the UK, so their pronunciation is quite different! YOUR TURN: Did you answer more of these pronunciation questions like Savannah or Tim? Let us know in the comments!
29:2988K views · 8d ago · 29:29
What happened? If you want to talk about what you think happened in the past, you'll need to use modal verbs like 'must have', 'might have', 'should have' and 'can't have'. In this interactive English class, Sian will teach you how to use these modal verbs for deduction naturally and you'll have lots of help with the pronunciation.
6:07212K views · 8d ago · 6:07
Find a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here When was the last time you had a vaccination, and what was it for? Many of us get vaccinations when we are children or when we go travelling, but did you know that scientists have been developing vaccines that can be personalised to help your body keep itself clear of some specific cancer types? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
Topics: Talking about different types of vaccines · Scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that could cure cancer · Could this vaccine improve the life of patients with cancer? · Quiz answer
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7:4794K views · 9d ago · 7:47
Just weeks after hundreds of grocery stores in France were hit by cyber-attacks, shops in Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Luxembourg and Estonia have also been attacked. The attacks, which increased temperatures in fridges and freezers across Europe, have forced stores to throw away lots of food. In some cases, fridges in stores got to 50C, and some supermarkets in France have experienced fires.
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4:51235K views · 10d ago · 4:51
Guest: Weather Words
YOUR TURN: What have you heard about the weather in the UK? What surprised you - or didn't surprise you? Tell us in the comments! Chapters Related videos Test yourself on a different kind of 'whether' and 'if' Controlling the weather - 6 Minute English Learn ways to say... it's very hot
Topics: Does it really rain that much in Britain? · How much rainfall do London, Paris, Tokyo, New York and Sydney get? · Why does Sydney get more rainfall than London? · Why do British people talk about the weather so much? · How is climate change affecting the UK's weather?
▶️ Mentioned videos: whether · Controlling the weather - 6 Minute English · Learn ways to say... 's very hot
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4:59117K views · 11d ago · 4:59
Guest: Real Easy English
Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about oceans – the water that covers our planet. Learn to talk about some of the threats to the ocean and find out Becca and Neil's favourite sea creatures! YOUR TURN: What's your favourite sea creature? Do you do anything to protect the oceans?
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33:01162K views · 15d ago · 33:01
Have you ever been stuck after 'How are you?' during a conversation? If so, you need to learn the art of small talk with me, Georgie! Small talk is light, informal chat about everyday topics. It might sound boring, but I think it's great!
📰 Mentioned news: The clip you saw of Neil came this series about subjects to avoid during small talk · Learn more about how to make small talk · Office small talk
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Find a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here Do you ever feel it is too hot to sleep? With climate change gradually increasing world temperatures, people across the world are becoming increasingly affected by hot weather. In many locations, air conditioning is used to help cool down homes and workplaces, but not everyone has access to this. And it isn't just about getting a good night's sleep – extremely hot weather can be a serious health risk.
Topics: Talking about the recent hot summer around the world · Is air-conditioning all about comfort? · How important air conditioning can be. · Is air conditioning all positive? · What are the solutions? · Quiz answer
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8:1290K views · 16d ago · 8:12
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, a left-wing candidate in Brazil, has been elected as president for the fourth time after a second round of voting. His victory came as a surprise to many after he lost the first round of the election.
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1:4160K views · 16d ago · 1:41
Can you say these words before George and Annie do? Join Annie on her first day at the BBC and see which challenges she faces! Luckily, George is on hand to show her the ropes! Tell us about a challenge you faced on your first day at work!
30:2682K views · 17d ago · 30:26
00.00 Did civilisation exist on Earth before humans? 06.09 Mermaids – fact or fiction? 12.14 Miraculous survival 18.18 Why are some animals black and white? 24.23 How are horses helping humans? Discover more popular videos here 'fun' and 'funny - what's the difference? 'history' and 'story' - English In A Minute What makes a good story? 6 Minute English
▶️ Mentioned videos: fun · history · What makes a good story? 6 Minute English
6:22185K views · 18d ago · 6:22
Guest: Real Easy English
Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about job interviews – the questions you need to answer when looking for a new place to work. Learn some vocabulary and tips that you can use to help prepare for job interviews, and find out Becca's least favourite question to answer.
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30:0599K views · 22d ago · 30:05
Are you a people person? Or do you tend to keep yourself to yourself? Learn 9 expressions native speakers use to describe people's personalities in this interactive English class. You'll hear the expressions in conversations and have lots of practice using them!
6:33340K views · 22d ago · 6:33
Find a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here Have you ever had the feeling of lying awake at night, unable to get to sleep? Many of us know what it is like to struggle with sleep, especially if we have drunk too much tea or coffee before bed! But did you know that your sleep quality can be affected by other parts of your diet too? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
Topics: Do you struggle to get a good night's sleep? · Do scientists think that what we eat affects how we sleep? · A healthier diet is associated with better quality sleep · Are particular foods better for our sleep than others? · Professor Marie-Pierre St-Onge on which nutrients are important for sleep · Can supplements help us sleep?
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7:58178K views · 23d ago · 7:58
Gen Z, those are people born between the late 90s and early 2010s, are protesting about different issues, such as the quality of their education, job opportunities and voting rights. Many of these movements led by young people are being organised online, often with no clear leader.
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7:34108K views · 24d ago · 7:34
Guest: Pronunciation Shadowing
YOUR TURN: Do you know any more English linking sounds - and where is your favourite place to visit? Tell us in the comments! New to shadowing? Click here for a quick tutorial More pronunciation videos How to say 'through', 'though', 'thought', 'although' and 'thorough'
▶️ Mentioned videos: to shadowing? Click for a quick tutorial · Linking w : Tim's Pronunciation Workshop · Consonant-vowel linking: Tim's Pronunciation Workshop
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6:59164K views · 25d ago · 6:59
Guest: Real Easy English
Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about British landmarks – famous sights around the United Kingdom. Learn some vocabulary about sightseeing and find out Georgie and Phil's favourite UK landmarks.
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1:12115K views · 28d ago · 1:12
Do you speak American English or British English? Try this vocabulary quiz! Savannah is from New York - but Tim is from Oxford in the UK, so their answers are quite different! YOUR TURN: Did you answer more of these vocabulary questions like Savannah or Tim? Let us know in the comments!
37:03107K views · 29d ago · 37:03
How can you talk about childhood memories in English? And when should you use used to, would and the past simple? In this live English lesson, Annie explains how to describe childhood habits, past states and memorable events from your childhood.
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