BBC Learning English

📣The expression ‘whistleblower’ appears in the news time and time again. But what is a whistleblower? We can tell you here...⁠ ⁠ You can learn more about this expression on our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠

👂😲’Their’, ‘there’ and ‘they’re’ sound exactly the same - but we use them in different ways. Check you know how with Georgina. 👩‍🏫 Watch the video and then fill the gaps in this sentence:👇 a) ___ is a great fruit shop on the same street as b) ___ house. c) ____ always buying delicious fruit!

Are you ready for a challenge?⁠ Spot the error on the post!⁠ ⁠ Interjections are words that express emotions or feelings. Visit our website to learn how to use them. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ (Image: Getty)⁠

Spelling English words can be tricky. Some of the words just don’t follow the rules! Watch Rob help you to remember how to spell 5 words you probably spell incorrectly. Share you spelling tips with us!

😮Ooops! You’ve broken something – what can we call you?⁠ Take our test and choose the right word…⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Learn about suffixes via our link in bio.⁠

🙄Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Twitter owner Elon Musk likes to stay positive! 😎Scroll through the images to learn how to use ‘would rather’ - and answer the question on the last slide! Double-tap if you like this post!🤓⁠ ⁠

⛔️‘Mustn’t’ and ‘don’t have to’ mean the same thing, right? 🤔Wrong! Look at the images and decide if this sentence is correct or incorrect:⁠ ⁠ You don’t have to remain seated with your seat belts fastened while the plane in landing. ✈️🛬⁠ 1. Correct⁠ 2. Incorrect⁠ ⁠ ⁠ For more practice with ‘mustn’t’ and ‘don’t have to’, visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠

Content or Contents: What’s the difference?⁠ Scroll through the slides and learn how to use these two commonly confused words. Then answer the question.⁠ ⁠ Which of these nouns is uncountable?⁠ a. content⁠ b. contents⁠ ⁠ BONUS: Learn about countable and uncountable nouns. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠

Improve your vocabulary!⁠ Learn 5 alternatives to the word ‘beautiful’.⁠ ⁠ (Note: these are not exact synonyms and may not work in every sentence).⁠ ⁠ EXTRA: Learn how to use adjectives and adverbs. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠

‘ish’ is very common in spoken English, but do you know how to use it ? Answer the question below and then watch Sian’s video to find out the answer and to learn lots more uses of ‘ish’ :) What does ‘I’ll be there at 7ish’ mean? A) I’ll be there before 7. B) I’ll be there at exactly 7. C) I’ll be there around 7.

😋 Do you ever feel so hungry you want to eat like a horse? 🐴⁠ We love to eat like a horse after we’ve done lots of exercise. How about you?⁠ ⁠ Visit our website for more idioms and phrases. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image: Getty]⁠

Music Legend Tina Turner has passed away at the age of 83. She was famous for hits such as 'What's Love Got to Do with It' and 'The Best'. What's your favourite Tina Turner song?