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Using ‘would’ for past habits
In today's episode, we look at how to use 'would' for repeated past habits, and how it compares to 'used to'. We'll practise this grammar point in to…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How do you celebrate your birthday?
Ben considers whether birthdays are special, or just a day like any other.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
February Pub Quiz
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
QUIZ: ‘By’ or ‘Until’
Choose the correct word (by or until) to complete the eight sentences.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
Using ‘by’ for deadlines and the end of particular time periods
Ben looks at how we use the preposition 'by' when talking about deadlines.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
The classic British afternoon tea: how did it start and is it actually good?
Ben looks at how the tradition of afternoon tea began, and if it's really worth it.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
What’s the missing word?
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
QUIZ: Practising 'see', 'watch' and 'look at'
Here's a fill in the blanks exercise to practise three similar verbs.
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3 months, 4 weeks ago
Practising ‘see’, ‘watch’ and ‘look at’
Ben looks at the differences between three similar verbs.
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3 months, 4 weeks ago
Alex Honnold’s skyscraper climb: mad or inspirational?
Ben looks back at Alex Honnold's Taiwan skyscraper climb and discusses whether it was crazy or inspirational.
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4 months ago