
Learning English Vocabulary
BBC
Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English.
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BBC
Description:
Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Language:
English
Episodes
Pronouncing words that start with ‘c’
1/26/2026
Listen out for words that begin with the /s/ sound but start with the letter 'c'.
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Duration:00:06:23
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'bite'
1/21/2026
If you've been procrastinating on your English study, it's time to bite the bullet and listen to this podcast! Learn four phrases with the word 'bite'
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Duration:00:01:06
Phrasal verbs and context
1/19/2026
Learn phrasal verbs in sentences to help understand their meanings.
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Duration:00:06:35
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'bone'
1/14/2026
Learn 4 phrases with 'bone' here. It's only a minute long, so you don't have to work your fingers to the bone.
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Duration:00:01:05
Prefixes: re- pre- and pro-
1/12/2026
We talk about words with the prefixes re, pre and pro.
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Duration:00:06:12
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'cake'
1/7/2026
Listening to this podcast is great, but using the phrases in real life is the icing on the cake. Learn four phrases with 'cake'.
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Duration:00:01:06
Silent letters
1/5/2026
We talk about letters in English that we see in words but don’t actually pronounce.
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Duration:00:06:37
Onomatopoeia
12/29/2025
Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.
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Duration:00:06:31
Multi-word verbs
12/22/2025
Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs.
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Duration:00:06:22
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'lose'
12/17/2025
Learn 4 phrases with 'lose' here. Don't lose your touch!
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Duration:00:01:09
Adjectives ending with -ic and -ical
12/15/2025
'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical.
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Duration:00:06:26
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'wind'
12/10/2025
Use these phrases with 'wind' in your everyday conversations. It's time to throw caution to the wind!
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Duration:00:01:08
Strong adjectives
12/8/2025
'Terrified', 'fantastic', 'amazing' - learn how to use strong adjectives.
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Duration:00:06:49
Male and female job words
12/1/2025
Policeman/policewoman, actor/actress - learn about job titles and gender.
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Duration:00:06:46
Weather words
11/24/2025
The British love to talk about weather! Learn some useful vocabulary about it here.
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Duration:00:06:09
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'gold'
11/19/2025
Learn 4 phrases with 'gold' with Phil in this podcast. They're worth their weight in gold!
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Duration:00:01:14
Homophones
11/17/2025
Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings.
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Duration:00:06:58
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'light'
11/13/2025
What does it mean to see the light? Learn that and more with Georgie.
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Duration:00:01:03
Compound nouns
11/10/2025
Ice cream, popcorn... Learn about nouns made up of a combination of two words.
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Duration:00:06:35
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'pull'
11/6/2025
Learn 4 phrases with 'pull' here. You'll enjoy it – we're not pulling your leg!
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Duration:00:01:12