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Writing better sentences with punctuation - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Getting to grips with commas, apostrophes and punctuation marks in writing.
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· Aug 3, 2019
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When to use formal and informal language - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Using formal and informal tones and laying out a letter. Understanding the language around us and finding the appropriate style.
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· Aug 1, 2019
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Reading and comprehension - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

This English article shows how to read texts and then ask and answer questions about them.
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· Nov 8, 2020
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Simple, compound and complex sentences - BBC Bitesize

Learn the differences between simple, compound and complex sentences, to write in more detail.
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· Sep 25, 2020
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Using prefixes - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English resource on how to use a range of prefixes to form and spell words.
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· Aug 26, 2020
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Practise using conjunctions to build sentences - BBC Bitesize

A guide to using conjunctions to extend sentences.
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· Oct 8, 2020
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When to use capital letters and adjectives - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Writing different types of sentences using nouns, capital letters, adjectives and conjunctions.
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· Aug 1, 2019
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What is alphabetical order? - BBC Bitesize

Discover how to put words into alphabetical order with a video and activity in this Bitesize KS1 English Explainer.
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· Aug 29, 2018
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Using the four types of sentence - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

A English article on how to use the four types of sentence: statement, question, exclamation, command.
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· Jun 6, 2020
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Writing instructions using imperatives - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to write instructions effectively using imperative verbs.
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· Jun 26, 2020
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BBC Learning English - English at Work / Doing it by the book

Tom's had an accident! Can Anna find the right language to use to sort out health and safety problems at work? Find out!
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· Jan 2, 2009
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Sentence grammar for adults: Punctuation

A free learning resource for adults to learn about sentence grammar and punctuation
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· Apr 16, 2024
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How to communicate with friends and at work - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Showing you're listening, interrupting politely and moving the conversation on.
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· Jul 29, 2019
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Using suffixes to form the past and present tense - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English guide to using suffixes to form the past and present tense.
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· Sep 25, 2020
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Matching the verb to the subject - BBC Bitesize

Learn to make sure the subject of a sentence matches the verb correctly.
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· Nov 7, 2020
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Recognising letters and words in English

A video and downloadable worksheets for adults about recognising letter and word patterns
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· Apr 23, 2024
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Sentence grammar and sentence structure

Free learning resources for adults to learn about sentence grammar and sentence structure
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· Apr 16, 2024
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How to use commas - BBC Bitesize

Commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Nov 14, 2018
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Using conjunctions to join ideas - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

In this English article, learn how to use 'and', 'because', 'if' and 'when' to join ideas.
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· May 11, 2020
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Adding -s and -es - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to make words plural by adding -s or -es.
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· Nov 5, 2020
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Capital letters - English - BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to use capital letters correctly.
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· Nov 9, 2020
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Exploring persuasive writing - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

With this English article, learn to understand the techniques used in persuasive writing.
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· Dec 2, 2020
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How to write command sentences - BBC Bitesize

Command sentences give instructions. Find out how to use command sentences in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Aug 1, 2019
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Skills and qualities - Careers - BBC Bitesize

There’s a job out there for you, no matter what your skills. There are certain skills every business looks for, regardless of the role, and certain qualities that employers need in their staff.
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· Sep 28, 2023
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How to plan and organise your writing - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Putting text in a logical order. Planning and organising paragraphs, proofreading and checking spelling.
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· Jul 31, 2019
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Homophones - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to identify and distinguish a range of common homophones and use them correctly when writing.
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· May 15, 2020
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Silent letters - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English guide to help students spot and spell words with silent letters or unstressed vowels.
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· Nov 29, 2020
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Capital letters | full stops | writing a sentence - BBC Bitesize

Learn how to use capital letters and full stops with Kim and Max in this fun English guide from BBC Bitesize.
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· Aug 24, 2022
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How to read sounds in English

English has about 40 sounds. Each can be written in several ways. For instance the 'fu' sound, can be written as ‘f’, ‘ff’ or ‘ph’.
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· Apr 26, 2024
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Learning resources, including a video and downloadable worksheets for adults about writing, building paragraphs.

The resources teach you about paragraphs and how they help us to group related sentences together. They are useful for writing letters, reports and stories.
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· Apr 23, 2024
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Handwriting for adults

A video and downloadable worksheets for adults to learn about handwriting
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· Apr 23, 2024
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How to write interesting sentences - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Choosing the right tense and verbs. Keeping consistent and writing clearly.
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· Jul 30, 2019
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Note-taking skills to help communication - Functional Skills - BBC Bitesize

Using speaking and note-taking skills to help communication. Taking notes and speaking effectively.
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· Aug 1, 2019
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BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Health and Fitness' English mega-class! One hour of new vocabulary!

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this 'health and fitness' 6 Minute English compilation from BBC Learning English! One hour of listening practice to help improve your English listening and learn LOTS of new vocabulary! There are 10 episodes and each contains authentic listening practice, fun quiz questions, analysis of new ...
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· Jan 23, 2021
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Fact or opinion

Learning resources, including a video and downloadable worksheets for adults about facts or opinions and how to spot them in adverts or the newspaper
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· Apr 23, 2024
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How to write a sentence - BBC Bitesize

Sentences help keep our words neat and clear. Learn about the rules of writing sentences in this Bitesize Primary 2nd level English and literacy guide.
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· Nov 14, 2023
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Reading skills - summarising material - BBC Bitesize

It is important to be able to read texts and to find information within them that is important to your task.
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· Sep 3, 2022
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Reading skills - skimming and scanning

A video and downloadable worksheets for adults about reading, covering skimming and scanning
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· Apr 16, 2024
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When do you use formal and informal language?

It's important to be effective at speaking and listening, depending on the situation you're in or the person you're talking to.
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· Apr 24, 2024
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Formal English and informal English - BBC English Masterclass

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 ...
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· Nov 7, 2016
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How proofreading can be useful

Learning resources, including a video and downloadable worksheets for adults about writing, editing and proofreading
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· Apr 23, 2024
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Sentence grammar and past, present or future tense for adults

Learning resources, including a video and downloadable worksheets for adults about sentence grammar and past, present or future tense
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· Apr 23, 2024
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Tricky English words

A video and downloadable worksheets for adults about tricky English words
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· Apr 23, 2024
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How to use evidence from a text - BBC Bitesize

You can use direct quotations to make your point about a piece of writing. Learn how to use evidence from a text with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.
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· Aug 3, 2019
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BBC English Class: How to learn and use phrasal verbs

Do you find phrasal verbs difficult to learn and to use correctly? Hopefully, Dan can help you with these three top tips! Learn more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/upper-intermediate/unit-23/session-1
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· May 9, 2016
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LISTENING (DIRECTIONS EXERCISES by BBC LEARNING ENGLISH)

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· Oct 20, 2020
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Modal verbs - BBC Bitesize

Learn how to spot modal or 'helping' verbs with the help of 3rd level English on Bitesize.
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· Aug 5, 2020
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BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Food and Drink' English mega-class! One hour of new vocabulary!

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this 'food and drink' 6 Minute English compilation from BBC Learning English! One hour of listening practice to help improve your English listening and learn LOTS of new vocabulary! There are 10 episodes and each contains authentic listening practice, fun quiz questions, analysis of new ...
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· Nov 17, 2020
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Learn English with BBC Learning English

Why are you learning English? Whatever your reason, BBC Learning English is here to help you with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, news and Business English - and much, much more! 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com ...
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· Sep 9, 2013
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Possessive adjectives and pronouns

Learn how to use possessive adjectives and pronouns in English.
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· Oct 28, 2018