2018-04-07 Suggestions as instructions – What They Really Mean
You could take some out… Mark can’t understand why Emily is annoyed. She had been giving him instructions – but…
2018-03-30 Questions as Warnings – What They Really Mean
Are you really wearing that hat? Mark can’t understand why Chloe is asking about his hat. She’s trying to warn…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
2023-05-08 How to talk about serious incidents – How to speak English naturally
‘Something awful happened to me’ – Learn the language for talking about serious incidents. Neil Hello. Welcome to How To…
2023-05-01 How to get back on topic – How to speak English naturally
“As I was saying…” – Learn the language for getting back on topic. Callum Hello – I’m Callum Robertson. Today…
2023-04-29 How to gossip about people – How to speak English naturally
‘You’ll never guess what I saw last week’ – Learn the language for gossiping. Neil Hello. Welcome to How To…