
Learning English Vocabulary
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Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English.Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Episodes(40 episodes)

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'foot'
What phrases do you know with 'foot'? Learn some in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 1:09

Business jargon
Can you think out of the box or take the helicopter view at work? Learn business jargon.Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusDiscover Beating Speaking Anxiety: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxietyLearn more English for Work: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-englishSubscribe to our newsletter: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?
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Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 6:38

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'stop'
Here are 4 phrases with 'stop'. Stop at nothing to learn them.TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 1:01

Pronouncing words that start with ‘c’
Listen out for words that begin with the /s/ sound but start with the letter 'c'. Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus WATCH THE PRONUNCIATION LOUNGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS?
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Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 6:23

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'bite'
If you've been procrastinating on your English study, it's time to bite the bullet and listen to this podcast! Learn four phrases with the word 'bite'TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1:06

Phrasal verbs and context
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Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 6:35

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'bone'
Learn 4 phrases with 'bone' here. It's only a minute long, so you don't have to work your fingers to the bone.TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Jan 14, 2026Duration: 1:05

Prefixes: re- pre- and pro-
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Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 6:12

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'cake'
Listening to this podcast is great, but using the phrases in real life is the icing on the cake. Learn four phrases with 'cake'.TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 1:06

Silent letters
We talk about letters in English that we see in words but don’t actually pronounce.LISTEN TO REAL EASY ENGLISH:
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Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 6:37

Onomatopoeia
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Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 6:31

Multi-word verbs
Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Published: Dec 22, 2025Duration: 6:22

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'lose'
Learn 4 phrases with 'lose' here. Don't lose your touch!TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 1:09

Adjectives ending with -ic and -ical
'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical.Find Learning English Grammar:
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Published: Dec 15, 2025Duration: 6:26

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'wind'
Use these phrases with 'wind' in your everyday conversations. It's time to throw caution to the wind!TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Dec 10, 2025Duration: 1:08

Strong adjectives
'Terrified', 'fantastic', 'amazing' - learn how to use strong adjectives.Find Learning English Grammar:
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Published: Dec 8, 2025Duration: 6:49

Male and female job words
Policeman/policewoman, actor/actress - learn about job titles and gender.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Published: Dec 1, 2025Duration: 6:46

Weather words
The British love to talk about weather! Learn some useful vocabulary about it here. TRY THE LISTENING ROOM:
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Published: Nov 24, 2025Duration: 6:09

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'gold'
Learn 4 phrases with 'gold' with Phil in this podcast. They're worth their weight in gold!TRANSCRIPT
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Published: Nov 19, 2025Duration: 1:14

Homophones
Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website
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Published: Nov 17, 2025Duration: 6:58