2023-08-08 Expressing annoyance – How to speak English naturally
In this programme, we look at language used to express annoyance or anger about something. There are all sorts of very strong words in English used to show annoyance (some…
2023-08-01 Complaining in informal situations – How to speak English naturally
In a previous episode, we looked at how to tell someone you’re not happy about something and ask them to change their behaviour in a polite way, with phrases like…
2023-07-29 How to point out the positive – How to speak English naturally
In this programme, you can find out how to point out the positive in a situation. TRANSCRIPT AmberHello. I’m Amber with another edition of How To, the series that gives…
2023-07-22 How to accept an apology – How to speak English naturally
In this programme, you can find out how to accept an apology. TRANSCRIPT AmberHello. I’m Amber with another edition of How To, the series that gives you useful language to…
2023-07-15 How to say sorry – How to speak English naturally
TRANSCRIPT Amber Hello. I’m Amber and this is How To, the series from bbclearningenglish.com that gives you useful language to do things in English.In this programme, we look at different…
2023-07-08 Complaining in formal situations – How to speak English naturally
When was the last time that you had to make a complaint? Was it in a restaurant perhaps? Maybe the food hadn’t been cooked properly! Or was it in a…
2023-07-01 How to give good news – How to speak English naturally
In this programme, you can find out how to give someone some good news. TRANSCRIPT Neil Hello and welcome to How To with me, Neil Edgeller. This programme is all…
2023-06-29 How to respond to bad news – How to speak English naturally
In this programme, you can find out how to give someone some bad news. TRANSCRIPT William Hello and welcome to How To, the programme from BBC Learning English that gives…
2023-06-22 How to respond to good news – How to speak English naturally
What’s the best way to respond to someone’s good news? Most people know how to say congratulations – but what other words, phrases and strategies are useful? You might want…
2023-06-15 How to be vague – How to speak English naturally
Vague language is words and phrases that aren’t very exact or precise. You might want to use these phrases if you aren’t sure of all the details of something, to…
2023-06-08 How to tell a story – How to speak English naturally
When telling a joke, a story or relating an anecdote, something strange can happen to English grammar. In this programme we hear how and why present verb forms can be…
2023-06-01 How to show interest – How to speak English naturally
‘I’m going to the cinema.’ ‘Are you?’ Learn language for showing interest. Anna Hello. Welcome to How To with me, Anna Jones. In this programme, I want to look at…
2023-05-29 How to agree in informal situations – How to speak English naturally
‘Juan needs to study harder.’ ‘I couldn’t agree more.’ – Learn language for agreeing. Anna Hello. Welcome to How To with me, Anna Jones. In this programme, I want to…
2023-05-22 How to be sarcastic – How to speak English naturally
‘The car won’t start. Oh great!’ – Learn the language for being sarcastic. William Hello, and welcome to How To. I’m William Kremer. EXAMPLE Fi Glover Now, Muriel do your…
2023-05-15 How to chat someone up – How to speak English naturally
‘What are you drinking?’ – Learn the language for chatting someone up. William Hello there, and welcome to another edition of How To. My name is William Kremer. Today, we’re…