Learning English Grammar

Learning English Grammar by BBC Radio

BBC Radio

Practise your English grammar with these short programmes.

Each week we explore a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English.

Hear how grammar is used in everyday situations, and test what you’ve learnt with games and quizzes.

Find more at bbclearningenglish.com

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Categories: Education

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George thought he was witnessing a crime and Phil thought a town in India was quiet until he came across an exciting festival. Neil and Pippa, and our grammar guru, Georgie teach you to use 'seem', 'it was as if' and 'it was as though' when you see something happening and you're not sure what's going on.

Find a transcript and worksheet at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar/260303

Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our series to help fight your fears of speaking English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

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