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BBC Learning English

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🥚 🥚 🥚 There's an English expression that tells you not to focus all your effort and resources on just one thing, especially if there’s a chance you might lose everything. Do you know what it is? We’ll share the answer later!⁣

😐 Are you confused by modern idioms? 🎧 Listen to this podcast to learn about some modern idioms – new expressions that have been introduced to English through the internet, TV and social media. You'll find the link in our bio.⁣

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🤤 What do you love eating? Do you have any specific diets or lifestyle choices when it comes to food? Learn some diet-related words and what they mean! ⁣

🙋 Which ones were new for you?⁣

EXTRA: 🎧 Listen to a discussion about people who adopt a diet based on vegetables and fruit to help save the environment. Click the ink in our bio.⁣


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🚩 😡 What phrases do you know with ‘red’? We’re here to help you learn some useful phrases so you don’t get left with a red face! Scroll through the images to learn 7 phrases with ‘red’ – and write some sample sentences of your own! ⁣
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EXTRA: 🚩 Learn many more idioms and phrases on our website. Click on the link in our bio. ⁣
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What English expressions can we use when we’re busy in the office? 🤔 Nicola is here to teach you 5 business expressions to use when you’re busy. 😁 Can you think of any more words or phrases you might use when you’re busy? Write a comment! ✍️
Do you 🫵 know what’s wrong with this sentence? 🤓 Tell us what you think – and we’ll tell you the answer later! 😃

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‘raise’ and ‘rise’ are often 🫤 confused! Try this quick quiz to find out if 🫵YOU know the difference between them. Then try ✍️ writing us a comment using ‘raise’ and ‘rise’. 👀 Stick around until the end of the video when Sian will give you a mini 🗣️ explanation of the difference between these confusing verbs!
'but' is a good word to use to contrast ideas 👍, however there are other alternatives we can use to make our writing and conversations more interesting! 😁 Have a look at these 5 alternatives to 'but' and start using them TODAY! 🗓️

(Note: not all the words are completely interchangeable - pay attention to the grammar and context.)⁣⁣⁣

Extra: If you'd like to learn more linkers of contrast and test your knowledge with a quiz, click the link in our bio.⁣
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🗣️ Do you find yourself translating into your language when you speak English! 🙌 Beth is here with some top tips to help you stop doing this. 🤩 For a longer video with more tips, visit our website or click on our link in bio 🔗.
😧 Have you ever tried to do something and struggled because it was too difficult for you? There's a perfect English expression for this feeling! 🤔 Can you guess the phrase? We’ll reveal it later!⁣

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EXTRA: 👅 Learn the meaning of the idiom 'bite your tongue' in this lesson on our website. You'll find the link in our bio. ⁣
🤔 What’s the English word for your job? A lot of English job words are made by adding suffixes to root words. For example, ‘drive’ – ‘driver’ 🚘 or ‘reception’ – ‘receptionist’. 🏨 Try learning some of the words in this table – and tell us the English word for your job - or your dream job! 💭

EXTRA: 🤩 Learn the English you need to get your perfect job in these episodes of our Learning English for Work podcast. Click on the link in our bio.⁣

👂 Excuse me... can we ‘have a word in your ear’? Do you want to learn 7 phrases with ‘ear’? We thought so! Just scroll through the images and let us know how you get on in the comments below!⁣
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👂 🎧 You'll need your ears to listen to our great podcasts! Find them on our website by clicking on our link in bio! ⁣