BBC Learning English

Learn how to use the present simple. Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠ We _______ to school on Saturdays.⁠ a. does not go⁠ b. not go⁠ c. don’t go⁠ ⁠ BONUS: Visit our website for a present tenses review. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠

‘Say’ or ‘tell’? Lots of English learners use these two words incorrectly. Do you? Here’s a quick tip from Sam! Now, complete this sentence:⁠ ⁠ She ______ goodbye and then she left.⁠ 1. said⁠ 2. told⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more vocabulary? Click the link for more lessons. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Have you ever looked ‘like a drowned rat’? 🐭🐭Us too! Do you want to learn 7 more phrases with 'rat'? Just scroll through the images – we'd love to see some sample sentences so make sure you pop them in the comments! Images: Getty

Here are some great vegetable idioms for you! Can you use one in a comment?

📣How are you today? Are you full of beans?⁠ Why not check out these vegetable-related idioms if you’re feeling energetic. 😉⁠ Do you know any others?⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more about an interesting story involving an expensive onion? Check out the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠

'Peep', 'peer' and 'glimpse' are all verb of sight but do you know the difference in meaning? Saskia is here to help you!

How good is your English?⁠ Test it with this quiz.⁠ ⁠ Learn how to ask questions in English. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠

👀 Here are 5 linkers y to sound more natural when you're having a conversation in English!

🤣Time for a joke! 😂Do you get it? Lots of English jokes play with words. This one’s funny because the word ‘hoarse’ describes the way your voice sounds when you have a sore throat – but the word ‘hoarse’ sounds exactly like the word ‘horse’. Double-tap to like this post – and tell us a joke of your own!🥳 Image: Getty

🤔 If money, luck, love or material possessions come your way without any effort from you, they might disappear as quickly as they arrived! Here’s a useful English expression to capture this life lesson. Double-tap to like this post and put your answer in the comments! Image: Getty

Do you know someone who doesn't like to spend money? We have some informal English phrases we can use to describe them – but be careful not to say them to their face!

Have you ever ridden a horse? Have you ever climbed a mountain?⁠ Look at the images and learn how to talk about life experiences using the present perfect tense.⁠ ⁠ EXTRA: Learn more about the present perfect on our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠