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2025-06-12 Future perfect vs future perfect continuous – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Ali has sent us a question. He wants to know the difference between the future perfect and the future…

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2025-06-05 Synonyms: How do I know which to choose? – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Elie has sent us a question. She wants to know how to choose between different synonyms. Sian has some…

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2025-05-29 What’s the passive voice? – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Vivana has sent us a question. She wants to know what the passive voice is. How to make the…

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2025-05-22 How to be polite in English – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Marta has sent us a question. She wants to know how to sound polite and have good manners in…

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2025-05-15 How to pronounce ‘th’ sounds – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Isabel has sent us a question. She wants to know how to get better at pronouncing 'th' sounds. Phil's…

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2025-05-08 Gerund or infinitive? – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Rafael has sent us a question. He wants to know when to use the gerund (doing) and when to…

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2025-05-02 How can I improve my listening? – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Fatosh has sent us a question. She wants to know how to improve her listening.  Phil's 4 tips! 1.…

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2025-04-24 Present perfect or past simple? – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Maryam has sent us a question. She wants to know the difference between present perfect and present simple. Sian's…

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2024-12-13 How can you identify words that sound the same but have different meanings? – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Marta has sent us a question. She wants to know how to identify words that have the same pronunciation…

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2024-12-06 How to use prefer, would rather and prefer – Ask BBC Learning English

Introduction Maria has sent us a question by email. She wants to know what the difference is between 'I prefer',…

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