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Learn the differences between simple, compound and complex sentences, to write in more detail.

A number of sentences grouped together is called a paragraph. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

All verbs have a past, present and future form. Watch the video and play the activity to find out more with this primary English KS1 and KS2 Bitesize guide.

Learn to make sure the subject of a sentence matches the verb correctly.

Learn and revise sentence types and clauses, nouns, adjectives and verbs with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.

Grammar is the system for organising a language. Learn more about grammar in this KS3 English guide for students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.

A English article on how to use the four types of sentence: statement, question, exclamation, command.

A relative clause adds to a sentence by using a pronoun. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

An English guide to using full stops accurately in correctly punctuated sentences.

A preposition is a word that tells you where or when something is in relation to something else. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

Modal verbs can be used to suggest possibility. Find out more with examples in the Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

Sentences help keep our words neat and clear. Learn about the rules of writing sentences in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

An adverb tells you how something happens, like quickly and slowly. Find out more including adverbs examples in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

What are fronted adverbials? When can you use them to replace adverbials? Find out in this primary Bitesize KS2 English guide.

Commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

Expanded noun phrases tell you more about the noun. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

In Higher English revise language techniques such as figures of speech, sentence structure, tone and word choice, which are used to convey meaning.

An English article on how to use figurative language such as hyperbole, similes and metaphors effectively.

Pronouns take the place of nouns in a sentence, examples are 'him' and 'her.' Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

Learn to talk about facts using the zero conditional

An English article on how to use standard and non-standard English appropriately when speaking or writing.

An article on using the correct format when writing a formal letter.

In this English article, learn how to describe favourite characters and and create a character of your own.

Writing non-fiction texts usually means writing about facts or opinions. Many non-fiction texts come with conventions of language, form and structure.

This video shows how grammar rules should help to construct clear and meaningful sentences.

Learn and revise skills for writing about the language and structure of literary texts with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (Edexcel) study guide.

In National 5 English revise language techniques such as sentence structure for the Critical Reading exam.

Learn how to avoid common spelling errors with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.

Learn how to use the active and passive voice with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

Learn the uses and structure of the present perfect

Learn the uses and structure of the past perfect

Being clear about the differences between past, present and future will help you avoid mistakes. Learn how to use tenses with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

When the subject of a sentence isn't doing something the verb is passive. Find out more about passive verbs in this Bitesize Primary KS2 guides.

A guide for English on how to plan, structure and write an exciting story.

This video shows how someone can improve confidence by learning to use spelling strategies.

An English article on how to plan and give a presentation using graphs and charts.

Learn how to analyse and compare non-fiction and fiction texts with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (Edexcel) study guide.

BBC Bitesize - KS3 English - Accent and dialect

Learn and revise literary techniques and rhetorical devices with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.

BBC Bitesize - KS3 English - Descriptive writing

Learn how different literary techniques can be used to change the effectiveness of your writing with GCSE English Language.

BBC Bitesize - KS3 English - Understanding characterisation

Learn how to discuss, present and listen to information effectively with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.

This video provides an explanation of the uses of the future tense and how to conjugate it.

This video provides an explanation of the uses of the perfect tense and how to conjugate it.

You know how to form tenses in English - but do you know which one to use in a given situation? To choose correctly, you need to understand the importance of time ⏰ (past, present or future) and aspect 👀 (simple, continuous or perfect.) Dan explains the secret to tense selection in just 4 minutes! For more, visit our website: http://www ...

Is this the best English grammar lesson you have ever seen? Is it better than any other grammar lesson? Today, we look at using comparatives and superlatives in English. You'll find a quiz on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/lower-intermediate/unit-13/session-2/activity-2 0:00 Introduction 0:28 What are ...

Have you ever wanted to have perfect English? BBC Learning English teaches the grammar you need! In this episode of 6 Minute Grammar, Catherine and Neil talk about unusual food and give you 3 rules to help you choose between the present perfect and past simple tenses in this episode of 6 Minute Grammar. For a quiz, visit our website: http://www ...

Improve your English with the BBC. What's the difference between formal and informal English? How do you speak more informally? Watch this free online English lesson to find out how. For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/towards-advanced/unit-19/session-1 More in this series: More advanced learner ...