BBC Radio - Learning English Vocabulary

Similar words

We talk about words like 'big' and 'large' and explore the similarities between them.

This is a big, old, smelly dog! Learn which adjective has to come first.

"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions.

What's the connection between a teacher, a driver and a presenter? We explain.

How to pronounce the words 'photographer' and 'photograph'? Learn about word stress.

Learn how to use compound adjectives (e.g. low-fat yoghurt, high-quality carbohydrates).

Finn and Catherine give you some tips on how to remember new words.

Boring or bored? Interested or interesting? We'll tell you the right adjective to use.

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.

Find out how you can sound much more natural by learning and using chunks of language.