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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

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  1. Phrasal verbs and context

    2 november 2026 · 7 min

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    Learn phrasal verbs in sentences to help understand their meanings. Lees meer

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  2. Prefixes: re- pre- and pro-

    26 oktober 2026 · 7 min

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    Do you recycle your rubbish? We talk about words with the prefixes re, pre and pro. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Lees meer

    Find programmes to practise your reading, listening, writing and speaking skills here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skills

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  3. Silent letters

    19 oktober 2026 · 7 min

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    We talk about letters in English that we see in words but don’t actually pronounce. Lees meer

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  4. Onomatopoeia

    12 oktober 2026 · 6 min

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    Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe. Find more programmes for you level by choosing 'easy', 'medium' or 'hard' on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/ Get weekly tips and updates by signing up to our email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 Lees meer
  5. Multi-word verbs

    5 oktober 2026 · 6 min

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    Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs. Lees meer

    Find more programmes for you level by choosing 'easy', 'medium' or 'hard' on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/

    Want to learn more about phrasal verbs? Check out the video series 'Phrasal verbs with Georgie': https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/phrasal_verbs_with_georgie

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  6. Adjectives ending with -ic and -ical

    28 september 2026 · 6 min

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    'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical. Lees meer

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  7. Strong adjectives

    21 september 2026 · 7 min

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    Terrified', 'fantastic', 'amazing' - learn how to use strong adjectives. Lees meer

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  8. Male and female job words

    14 september 2026 · 7 min

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    Policeman/policewoman, actor/actress - learn about job titles and gender. Lees meer

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  9. Weather words

    7 september 2026 · 6 min

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    The British love to talk about weather! Learn some useful vocabulary about it here. Lees meer

    TRY THE LISTENING ROOM:
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  10. Homophones

    31 augustus 2026 · 6 min

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    Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings.

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Status
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Lengte
Meestal 6 min
Afleveringen
426
Laatste aflevering
2 november 2026
Eerste aflevering
19 maart 2018
Taal
Engels