BBC Learning English

Are you using ‘actually’ correctly? Here’s a quick tip from Phil! 🧐🤔 Now, answer this question: ⁠ ⁠ Which one means ‘at the moment’?⁠ 1. actually⁠ 2. currently⁠ ⁠ Want to know more? Here’s a useful one-minute mini-lesson from James on ‘actually’ and ‘at the moment’. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠

Do you think learning English is as easy as pie? Learn some 'as … as' expressions and their meanings! Which ones were new for you?⁠ ⁠ Image: Getty⁠ ⁠ To learn more about 'as... as' comparatives, check out 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!👂🦻🗣🧐🤔 Images: Getty

What's the difference between 'little' and 'a little'? Let Phil explain. Learn how to use these words, and then tell us: If you have 'a little time to do something', is it a good thing or a problem? 🤨

🤫Are you good at keeping secrets? Can you fill in the gap here?👇⁠ ⁠ 6 Minute Grammar will tell you more about conditionals - find the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ (images: Getty)⁠ ⁠

Name these cleaning objects before Sian! How many did you get correct? What other things do you use to clean?

Love actress Angelina Jolie? Here’s what she told Vogue about staying optimistic.😀Scroll through the slides to find out how to use ‘try' – and don’t forget to answer the question on the last slide!👇 (This is a re-post of an earlier post that had a typo)

🤔When is it correct to use ‘have got’ - and when is it not? Look at the images and fill the gap:⁠👇⁠ �🚗 I ______ a really old car but I love it!⁠ 1. have⁠ 2. have got⁠ 3. both��⁠ For more grammar tips, visit our the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ (Images: Getty)⁠ ⁠ ⁠�

🤔 We’re sure that you all know the adjective 'hard', but did you know that there are TWO possible adverbs - 'hard' and 'hardly'? And they have very different meanings 😮! Read Beth's quick tip and then fill the blank with the correct words:⁠ ⁠ She is ______ because she really wants to pass her exams!⁠ ⁠ a) working hard⁠ ⁠ b) working hardly⁠ ⁠ c) hardly working ⁠ ⁠ EXTRA: Want to learn more about the difference between 'hard' and 'hardly' - and other confusing adverbs? We have more information and a fun, interactive quiz you can do to test your knowledge. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠

What’s the opposite of fear? Well, pluck up the courage and you can find out right now! Learn some common opposites in this handy table! 🤔🧐⁠ ⁠ Do you know any others?⁠ ⁠ To learn more about the fear of numbers, check out the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠

🎈🎈🎈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! ❤️🧐 Images: Getty

Very, really or absolutely? These words have a very similar meaning, but we use them differently. 👩‍🏫 Sam is here to explain how! 😁 Watch the video and try this quiz (more than one answer may be correct! 😉): 📖It's ______ hot today! a) very b) really c) absolutely