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1227. This week, we talk to Eli Burnstein, author of "Phrased & Confused." We look at why Robert Frost's "road less traveled" wasn't really less traveled, and why the other half of Stewart Brand's "information wants to be free" will make you think about it differently. Then we lo ...  Show more

1226. This week, we look at why so many people say "try and" instead of "try to," including why it may be the older form, why it turns up more in speech than in writing, and why it bothers Americans more than Brits. Then we look at what an epilogue actually does, whether one can ...  Show more

A guide to multi-word verbs and prepositions that can change the meaning of phrasal verbs. Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusWATCH THE PRONUNCIATION LOUNGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglis ...  Show more

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/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https ...  Show more

Subscribe to the transcripts You may have to hoof it if you're traveling and want to explore a city! Today you learn fun English idioms to talk about walking. Listen in for these native English tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Let's look at 3 ways we can use 'used to' in English. We'll look at the different grammar and way we structure these terms while answering fun and interesting questions on these topics.I encourage you to answer these questions either in your personal studies or by leaving a comme ...  Show more