Best Past Tense Future Perfect Podcasts (2025)

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232. Jason’s Advice for His Team | Learn how to use "Shoud, Have to, and Must" 21:33

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In this lesson, you will learn about Jason's progress as a restaurant owner as he gives advice to his team. You will learn and practice how to use "should, have to, and must" if you listen to the whole lesson. If you liked this lesson, share it with a friend.

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Describing a job 8:18

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What's the most interesting job you've ever had? What did you have to do? Neil and Beth talk about the most interesting jobs they've had while grammar guru Georgie explains how to use whose to make relative clauses. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/lea…

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231. How to become unstoppable by building Emotional Intelligence in 3 Simple Steps | a lesson for advanced English learners 19:37

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Children act based on how they feel in the moment; so if your life is influenced by your emotions and you act upon your feelings, that is a sign you haven't fully grown into a mature adult and that's okay. In this episode, you will learn three powerful, yet simple techniques that you can use to transform, from a child, to a mentally and emotionally…

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Choosing a home 8:08

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Do you want a house that's a bit, sort of or a lot bigger? Neil and Pippa talk about why they chose to live where they do, while grammar guru Georgie explains how to use 'a bit', 'sort of' and 'a lot' with comparisons, as well as how to compare something to a clause. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔…

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Bonus Episode Fifteen "It Meets You Wherever You Are": 23 24:13

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Host David Singer calls his friends with no warning and asks what they'd do if they got a missile alert RIGHT NOW. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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230. Jason’s Future Plans | Learn Future Tenses with Real English Stories + Useful Phrasal Verbs 26:00

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In this about Jason's Future Plans, you will practice using "WILL & GOING TO" to talk about future. Stop studying boring grammar rules to improve your English; learn with fun stories like this one. Want to sign up for a class with me or join one of my group classes? Go to www.TheEnglishZone.co and fill out a form or message me on Instagram @TheEngl…

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Things you have to do 9:26

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Do you have any social obligations? Beth and Neil talk about doing things they don't really want to do and our grammar guru Georgie explains ways to talk about social obligations. Learn to use 'have to', 'be meant to', 'be supposed to' and how to use the second conditional. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a work…

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229. Jason’s Progress as a Restaurant Owner | 20 Minutes to Learn 20+ new Phrasal Verbs and Practice Grammar | Intermediate English 21:00

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In this lesson, we learn about Jason's progress in the past month as a restaurant owner. You will learn and practice Present Perfect Continuous, Future, and how to use "IF" in conditional sentences. It's an excellent way to practice your listening, speaking, and pronunciation. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend! Want 1:1 or group cla…

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Predicting the future 8:58

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Bonus Episode Fourteen - Last Minutes "Best Seat In Town" plus a Listener "Here's What I'd Do"!: 22 5:27

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228. From the Depth of a Dark Well to the Height of Power and Glory | A Story in Advanced English 44:00

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We begin a new Series on The English Zone podcast. This is a beautiful beginning of a 28 part podcast series highlighting the life of the most influential men in history. In this series, you will learn incredible lessons about the meaning of life, our purpose and how to handle difficult circumstances in our life, and the key to ultimate success.…

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Hobbies we enjoy doing 9:36

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Do you have any hobbies you'd like to start doing? Beth and Neil talk about things they enjoy and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of -ing verbs and infinitives. Learn which verbs to use when we have two verbs together in English. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/…

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Things we collect 8:58

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What's the difference between 'loads of' and 'lots of'? TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEETFind a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250923 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learning…

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Bonus Episode Thirteen - David Singer and Chris Pahlow talk about E8, "I Do Drive A Hard Bargain": 21 20:14

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Series creator David Singer talks with co-writer Chris Pahlow about Season One's climactic episode "I Do Drive A Hard Bargain". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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227. A Chef in the City | Practice Present Perfect; What has Jason done secretly? 27:00

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Learn and practice your English in a fun way and improve your grammar and speaking the EZ way with short stories and interactive questions and answers on The English Zone podcast. For private lessons, contact @TheEnglishZone_ on Instagram.

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226. Master Present Perfect in Just 15 Minutes with Shadowing + Story Practice. 18:00

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In this episode, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice how to use Present Perfect with a shadowing lesson, repetition and a fun story in the end. If you liked it, share it with a friend.

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Regrets 8:14

2M ago8:14

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Learn to talk about regrets using the third conditional, 'wish' and regret plus -ing. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEETFind a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250916 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …

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225. My Life Experience in Buffalo, New York | A Story to Master Present Perfect Tense 27:00

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In this episode, you will get to practice your English and learn how to use Present Perfect with a fun and interactive story about someone's life experience living in Buffalo, New York. Listen to the story, understand the grammar and answer the questions with me about the story. This is how you can master the grammar.…

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224. Jason’s Struggle to Success | Practice Past Tense the easy way 20:12

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Listen to Jason’s funny kitchen mistakes and learn how to use past tense with a story that you will not forget.

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Reminiscing 8:23

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We talk about our memories all the time. Learn how to reminisce in English with Neil, Pippa and grammar guru Georgie, using used to, would and the past simple. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250909 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH H…

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Bonus Episode Twelve - Interview with Stephen Schwartz, Pt. III: 20 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Part three of our interview with nuclear weapons and policy expert Stephen I. Schwartz, in which we discuss a few notable nuclear near-misses, false alarms, and close shaves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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223. Your English will NOT improve if you’re not consistent! Here’s why! 11:00

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Many people don't know and don't understand the idea and power of consistency. They think real success is achieved by intense practice and hard work. That's not true. Listen and find out.

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222. Jason's Past Job | A fun and easy story to practice your English grammar and pronunciation 20:00

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In this lesson, you will learn and practice many new vocabulary words and useful Phrasal Verbs that American's use every day! Listen! Practice! Repeat!

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Preferences 8:44

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Do you prefer dogs or cats? Neil and Phil talk about choices and preferences and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of these choices. Learn to use prefer, would prefer and would rather. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-gramm…

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221. Jason's Busy Night | Beginner ESL stories to practice present continuous 12:00

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In this short lesson, you can learn and practice many new vocabulary words and expressions related to working in a restaurant. You will also learn and practice how to talk about something that's happening right now. Listen, practice, repeat!!!

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220. Jason’s City Adventure | Beginner to Intermediate English Lesson 11:26

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In this lesson, you will learn and practice how to use Present Continuous (Action Happening Right Now) and you will learn many new words and phrasal verbs in the story. You will also practice your grammar, speaking and pronunciation with questions and answers about the story. Listen; speak; practice; REPEAT!…

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NEW SERIES: To-do lists 6:43

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How long is your to-do list? Beth and Neil talk about the jobs they need to do, and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of your to-do list. Learn to use 'need to', 'have to', 'got to' and 'needs doing'. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEETFind a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning…

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Bonus Episode Eleven - 5 Favorite Foleys with Our Foley Artist Katie Waters!: 19 37:40

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Incoming's Foley artist Katie Waters talks about her craft and how she made her 5 favorite sound effects from Season One. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Linking devices: cause and effect 6:37

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FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary✔️ The English We Speak They're all available by searching in your podcast app.…

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219. From Difficulty to Success | Low Intermediate English | Listen, practice, repeat 21:19

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Want a private 1:1 class with me? Message me on Instagram @TheEnglishZone_ Want to practice your English Level 1 with stories like these? Click here: theezway.gumroad.com/l/level1

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The third conditional 6:37

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Learn how to use the third conditional to talk about things in the past you didn't do. Check out this video series about conditionals - all videos come with a free worksheet: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/conditionals_with_georgie/ Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC …

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Bonus Episode Ten - Last Minutes "A Simple Request" plus a special message from Tom Lehrer.: 18 11:16

3M ago11:16

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A bonus Last Minutes mini-episode of Incoming, "A Simple Request", starring Richard Laible, plus a special message from Tom Lehrer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Adjectives and adverbs 6:39

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We discover that chocolate biscuits are a helpful learning tool when talking about this. Have you tried our podcast 'Real Easy English'? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND …

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218. Don't let AI or Robots take your job! | Learn these skills and you will always have a job 27:00

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The future will not be for lazy people. Learn about these skills and you'll always have a job. If you’re an English learner, ESL teacher, or someone who wants to build a career that is safe and meaningful, not stressful, this video is for you. Want to watch this on YouTube? Click below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRo-JtP-sms Want a private cla…

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217. Present Progressive | Beginner English | Listen and repeat 12:36

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Listen, repeat, practice.

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The past perfect 5:59

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Where had John already gone when Mary rang his doorbell? We give you the answer. Have you tried our podcast 'Real Easy English'? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEAR…

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Bonus Episode Nine - Interview with Stephen Schwartz, Part II: 17 43:42

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A wide-ranging interview with Nuclear Weapons Historian and Policy Expert Stephen Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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216. Two simple tricks to help you stop gossiping FOREVER! 11:30

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Do you understand how dangerous gossiping is? It's a behavior so toxic that destroys good relationships, prevents relationships from flourishing and makes a person weak. Listen and learn about 2 very simple tricks to help you stop gossiping forever. Want to connect with me and learn about my English tutoring and coaching services? Message me on Ins…

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Modals of deduction and speculation 6:41

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Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation. Have you tried our podcast 'Real Easy English'? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english Subscribe to our newsletter✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNI…

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215. This man's life changed after listening to a podcast | Intermediate English lesson 30:58

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In today's episode you will learn how a man's life changed because of something important he heard in a podcast episode and his decision to stop being lazy. The story is not real. I made it up, but it can teach us a powerful lesson. Stop being lazy!

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214. The Most Dangerous Behavior and the Best Solution for it | Advanced English 22:59

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You think you are in control, but you are not. Listen along and find out why you are so lazy and how to say goodbye to being lazy and finding seeing results in your actions. Want to sign up for a course? Click HERE.

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First and zero conditional 6:30

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Learn how to use two types of conditional sentences Have you tried our other podcasts?✔️ Learning English for Work✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learning English Stories✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning Easy English✔️ Learning English Conversations✔️ Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app. Subscribe to …

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Bonus Episode Eight - Last Minutes "The Loan": 16 8:04

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A bonus Last Minutes episode of Incoming, "The Loan", starring Jessica Dean Turner and Sadieh Rifai. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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213. The ending of Santiago's journey is NOT what you expect! | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Final Part) 30:00

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After a lifelong journey across deserts, wars, and his own fears, Santiago finally reaches the Pyramids of Egypt—but the ending will surprise you. Was his treasure gold... or something far greater? Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece hides a lesson every dreamer needs to hear.✨ In This Final Episode: What's the most important lesson that Santiago learns fro…

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Phrasals 6:36

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To separate or not to separate? We look into phrasal and prepositional verbs. Find our other podcasts by searching BBC Learning English in your favourite podcast app, or following this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/podcasts Subscribe to our newsletter✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLIS…

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Quantifiers 6:33

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Learn how to use 'both', 'every', 'all', 'each', 'either' and 'neither'. Subscribe to our newsletter✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular pod…

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Bonus Episode Seven - Interview with Stephen Schwartz, Part I: 15 35:10

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A wide-ranging interview with Nuclear Weapons Historian and Policy Expert Stephen Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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212. When you see the power of taking risks, you never want to go back. | Adv. English 13:30

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It is not about the size of the sacrifice or risk; it's about the timing and how willing you are to take that risk. If want to read this in my newsletter, click here: https://theenglishzone.beehiiv.com/p/sometimes-you-are-one-step-away-from-a-completely-different-life Have a question? Message me on Instagram @TheEnglishZone_…

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Present perfect continuous 6:11

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Neil's got paint all over his clothes. What's he been doing? Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters Video series about tenses ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/tenses_with_georgie FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ …

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211. Immediately start using these 17 Phrasal Verbs to speak like a native speaker 9:06

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If you want to stop speaking like you are reading a textbook, start using phrasal verbs in your English daily conversations and messaging communications. Want to be in my class? Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbR15KJiL1fsNtgp5JTCAIzAhjsoWfZR8-c4u43mvMxju29Q/viewform?usp=header…