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Learning English Vocabulary

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Learning English Vocabulary
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  • Learning English Vocabulary

    Compound adjectives

    13/07/2026 | 6 mins.
    Learn how to use compound adjectives (e.g. low-fat yoghurt, high-quality carbohydrates).
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    Lexical sets

    06/07/2026 | 6 mins.
    Finn and Catherine give you some tips on how to remember new words.
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    English in a Minute: Phrases with 'hit'

    29/06/2026 | 1 mins.
    Make sure your English learning isn't hit-and-miss – be consistent! Learn this phrase and more in this podcast.
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    -ing and -ed adjectives

    22/06/2026 | 6 mins.
    Boring or bored? Interested or interesting? We'll tell you the right adjective to use.
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    English in a Minute: Phrases with 'change'

    17/06/2026 | 1 mins.
    Do you know any phrases with 'change'? Learn four here.
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Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each week we explore a new topic to improve your English vocabulary. Learn words for the weather, how to talk about people’s jobs, adjective order, and so much more. Plus, in our English in a Minute episodes, give your vocabulary a boost in under a minute. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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