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‘See’ or ‘watch’? These two verbs both involve our eyes – but their meaning and use is slightly different. Here’s a quick tip from Phil! Now, complete the gaps with ONE of the words (use the same word for both gaps):⁠ ⁠ Can you ______ the North Star? I can’t ______ it.⁠ 1. see⁠ 2. watch⁠ ⁠ EXTRA: There’s more about ‘see’ and ‘watch’ from Sam in this one-minute mini-lesson. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Phrasal verbs can be tricky to master, and even more so when their opposites use totally different verbs! Check out this handy table with phrasal verbs and their opposites! ⁠ ⁠ EXTRA: Try this fun phrasal verbs quiz. Find the video in our link in bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠ ⁠

Sometimes, you just need to write something down. Can you choose the correct answer to this quiz?⁠ ⁠ (image: Getty)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ EXTRA⁠ You can find out more about articles with Rob and Emma by clicking the link in our bio: ⁠

Name these makeup items before Sian! 💄💋🤩 How many did you get right? What others can you think of?

We are good eggs here at BBC Learning English because we have some useful egg idioms to share with you! 🍳 Can you use one in a comment?⁠ Extra: For more egg idioms watch the video in our Link in bio.⁠ (Image: Getty)

For VS since. Learn the difference with us in this short lesson. What other topics would you like us to help you with? learnenglish

When do we use ‘lend’ and when do we use ‘borrow’? 🤔 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠ I ______ Lucy’s umbrella to go shopping. It was pouring with rain! 🌧☔️⁠ 1. lent⁠ 2. gave ⁠ 3. borrowed⁠ ⁠ For more practice with ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’, visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Images: Getty]⁠

The pronunciation of these phrases is similar. 😮 Can you hear the difference? 👂 Think about the other words in the sentences. Credit: Getty Images

📝😫Do you know this expression, which means 'not to standard'? 👇Tell us your answer and then make sure this is never true about your essays, with the guide to academic writing linked to in our bio!⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠

'Maybe' or 'may be': What’s the difference?⁠ Scroll through the slides and learn how to use these two commonly confused words.⁠ ⁠ BONUS: Learn how to use modals of deduction or speculation. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠

If you’re not right, are you just wrong?⁠ Learn 5 alternatives to wrong.⁠ (Note: these are not exact synonyms)⁠ ⁠ BONUS: What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? Learn how to talk about it - watch British Chat. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠

We love this expression! 🐱 Have you ever put the cat among the pigeons? 🐦🐦🐦 What happened? Let us know in the comments!⁠ ⁠ BONUS: Do our pets care about us? Listen to 6 Minute English to find out. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠