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3 ways to use 'situation'

We have a good situation here - Beth is explaining how to use the word 'situation'

3 ways to use 'identify'

Do you identify with Phil? Then listen to his programme about the word 'identify'

Learn different ways to use the word 'match'

Can you match Phil at English language teaching? Listen to this programme to find out.

4 ways to use the word 'common'

Do you have 60 seconds free? Then listen to Beth explain how to use the word 'common'.

3 ways to use the word 'potential'

This programme has potential. Listen to Beth explain how to use the word 'potential'.

3 ways to use the word 'field'

Phi is an expert in his field - so listen to his programme about the word 'field'

3 ways to use 'kind'

Be kind to Phil and listen to his programme about the word 'kind'

3 ways to use the word 'specific'

Let's be specific - Beth's here to teach you about the word 'specific'. Listen now!

3 ways to use the word 'critical'

Don't be critical - Beth's programme about the word 'critical' is brilliant.

3 ways to use the word 'exercise'

Exercise your brain by listening to Phil talk about the word 'exercise'

4 ways to use the word 'still'

Don't worry, there's still time to listen to Phil talk about the word 'still'

2 ways to use the word 'executive'

Are you an executive? Listen to Beth talking about the word ‘executive’ to find out.

4 ways to use the word 'advance'

Advance your English with Beth's short programme about the word 'advance'

2 ways to use the word 'perspective'

Get a new perspective by listening to Phil talk about the word 'perspective'

3 ways to use 'as'

Give Phil a minute and he'll give you some hot tips about the word 'as'

4 ways to use the word 'respect'

Respect! Beth is here to teach you about the word 'respect'

3 ways to use 'will'

Will you listen? Beth wants to help you use the word 'will'

4 ways to use the word 'mean'

Give Beth a minute and she will give you some hot tips about the word 'mean'

3 ways to use the word 'place'

Give Phil a minute and he will give you some hot tips about the word 'place'

3 ways to use the word 'condition'

Give Phil a minute and he will give you some hot tips about the word 'condition'

4 ways to use the word 'well'

Give Beth a minute and she will give you some hot tips about the word 'well'

3 ways to use the word 'several'

Give Beth a minute and she will give you some hot tips about the word 'several'

4 ways to use the word 'conduct'

Give Beth a minute and she will give you some hot tips about the word 'conduct'

3 ways to use the word 'effort'

Give Beth a minute and she will give you some hot tips about the word 'effort'

6 ways to use the word 'serious'

Give Sam a minute and she will give you some hot tips about the word 'serious'

2 ways to use the word 'company'

Phil is good company. Listen to him to learn some different meanings of 'company'.

4 ways to use the word 'light'

Put the light on - Beth is here to teach you 6 different uses of the word ‘light'

Maybe vs may be - English in a Minute

Dan explains the difference between maybe and may be.

Go on to do vs go on doing - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between go on to do and go on doing.

Bored vs boring - English in a Minute

Sam is here to explain the difference between bored and boring!

5 ways to say goodbye - English in a Minute

Tom is here to explain 5 different ways you can say goodbye

In the end vs at the end - English in a Minute

James explains the difference between in the end and at the end

All together vs altogether - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between all together and altogether

The + adjectives - English in a Minute

Sam is here to explain how to use the with adjectives.

In case vs if - English in a Minute

James is here to explain the differences between in case and if.

Wish vs hope - English in a Minute

Dan is here to explain some differences between wish and hope.

Using the word 'the' with public buildings - English in a Minute

Phil explains how to use the word 'the' with public buildings

5 uses of 'flat' - BBC Learning English

Tom explains 5 different uses of the word 'flat'

Still vs Already vs Yet - English in a Minute

Here is Phil to explain the differences between still, already and yet.

Everyone vs Anyone - English in a Minute

Tom is here to explain the difference between everyone and anyone.

Say vs Tell - English in a Minute

Sian is here to explain the difference between say and tell.

Hope vs expect vs wait - English in a Minute

Phil is here to explain the differences between hope, expect and wait.

Future Continuous - English in a Minute

Tom explains how to use the future continuous tense - English in a Minute

Trip vs Journey - English in a Minute

Sian is here to explain the difference between 'trip' and 'journey'.

Until vs By - English in a Minute

Here is Kee to explain the difference between 'by' and 'until'

Actually vs at the moment - English in a Minute

What vs which - English in a Minute

Affect vs effect - English in a Minute

Phil explains the difference between affect and effect in 60 seconds

Prevent vs avoid - English in a Minute

Dan discusses the difference between prevent and avoid - in just 60 seconds!

Remember doing vs remember to do - English in a Minute

Sam explains the difference between remember to do and remember doing. Will you remember?

Even though vs even if - English in a Minute

Let Phil explain the difference between even though and even if!

Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives in English? Roy's going to inform us.

Do you know how to use as and as to make comparatives? Roy's going to tell us.

Do you know 3 ways to use infinitives with 'to' in English? James is going to tell us in this 60-second English class.

Here is James to explain 3 ways to use infinitives with 'to' in English.

Have you ever wondered when to use 'will' and when to use 'be going to'? Watch Georgina explain in this English In A Minute.

Let Georgina teach you when we say 'will' and 'be going to' in this English In A Minute.

Peer vs Peep vs Glimpse - English in a Minute

Saskia explains the differences between ‘peep’, ‘peer’ and ‘glimpse' in 60 seconds.

Beside vs besides - English in a Minute

Beside and besides look very similar–but they're not the same! Let Phil explain.

6 ways to use late - English in a Minute

Dan's stayed at the studio late just to explain 6 uses of late to you!

Unless vs as long as - English in a Minute

Georgina explains the differences between 'unless' and 'as long as' in 60 seconds!

During vs while - English in a Minute

Let Kee keep you in the know about the differences between while and during!

3 uses of can - English in a Minute

Do you have a minute to learn some English? Can James tell us 3 uses of can? Yes, he can!

At, in and on for location - English in a Minute

Sam explains how to use 'at', 'in' and 'on' for locations!

How to say no politely - English in a Minute

What's the best way to say 'no' without offending people? Phil knows!

Lend vs borrow - English in a Minute

Georgina explains why lend and borrow aren't the same in just 60 seconds!

Don't mind vs doesn't matter - English in a Minute

Do you have a minute to learn English? Here's Dan on don't mind and doesn't matter.

4 ways to use 'just' - English in a Minute

Saskia explains 4 ways to use 'just'! Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!

Too vs enough - English in a Minute

Do you have a minute to learn some English? Tim's going to explain too and enough!

Fewer vs less - English in a Minute

Use a minute to learn some English! Sam's going to share the secrets of less vs fewer!

5 uses of let - English in a Minute

James explains 5 uses of ‘let’. Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English

Remind vs remember - English in a Minute

Dan discusses the differences between remember and remind. English in 60 seconds!

5 uses of the word break - English in a Minute

Sam explains 5 uses of the word break! Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!

Lie vs lay - English in a Minute

Sian's going to show you the differences between lay and lie! Learn English in 60 seconds

4 ways to say hello like a brit

Tom's here to tell us 4 ways the British really say hello! Learn English in 60 seconds!

Been vs gone - English in a Minute

Sian explains why been is not the same as gone! Learn English in 60 seconds!

Who, when, what, where + ever

Saskia takes us through the who, what, where, when and why of question word + ever.

Be going to vs present continuous

Here's Kee with a lesson about be going to and the present continuous for future plans!

The + adjectives

Sam tells us how to turn adjectives into nouns for groups of people in general.