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When do we use ‘lend’ and when do we use ‘borrow’?🙏 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠⁣ I __ Lucy’s umbrella to go shopping. It was pouring with rain! 1. lent⁣ 2. gave ⁣ 3. borrowed⁣ ⁣ 🌷 For more practice with ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’, visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁣ ⁠⁣ @bbclen

Can you complete this English expression? Drop your answer in the comments!⭐ Do you have a similar expression in your language? Tell us below! 🌍💗 ⁣ Want to learn more English expressions and idioms? Click the link in our bio to listen to our podcast The English We Speak!⁣ ⁣ @bbclen

🎬 Do you enjoy watching movies? What's your all-time favourite film? Here are some of the BBC Learning English team's picks: • Georgie – Lion starring Dev Patel • Catherine – The Night of the Hunter • Jiaying – The Lord of the Rings trilogy (yes, we're counting all three!) • Neil – Raiders of the Lost Ark – a childhood favourite • Beth – Any Harry Potter movie What about you? Tell us your favourite movie in the comments! 🍿 For more English learning, check out the link in our bio and listen to our episode about movie genres. @bbclen

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Hey guys! 🌙✨ Ramadan Kareem! I’ve honestly missed you all a lot. It feels so good to be back here with you! Let’s start with a quick and fun English tip today : Do you find the words ‘number’ and ‘amount’ confusing? Don’t worry! Andrew is here with a VERY…

Hey guys! 🌙✨ Ramadan Kareem! I’ve honestly missed you all a lot. It feels so good to be back here with you! Let’s start with a quick and fun English tip today : Do you find the words ‘number’ and ‘amount’ confusing? Don’t worry! Andrew is here with a VERY quick tip for you . Read it and then choose the correct answer to the quiz question below. We’ll tell you the answer later! :) ... ⁣@bbclen

Are you feeling tired? Do you need a short sleep to boost your energy levels? What word do British people say instead of ‘short sleep’? ✨ MORE: Learn how important sleep is AND expand your vocabulary by clicking the link in our bio.⁣ ⁣ @bbclen

Are you feeling tired? Do you need a short sleep to boost your energy levels? What word do British people say instead of ‘short sleep’? ✨ MORE: Learn how important sleep is AND expand your vocabulary by clicking the link in our bio.⁣ ⁣ @bbclen

Cool Idioms for Hot Days 🐝✨ .. Youssra: Ugh, it’s so hot today! I feel like I’m melting. Mariam: Tell me about it! It’s boiling hot out there. Youssra: And to make things worse, the bus was late, so I had to walk in the sun. Now I’m completely hot under the collar. Mariam: Oh no! And you already had a bee in your bonnet about the air conditioner not working at the office. Youssra: Exactly! It’s like everything is against me today. Mariam: Well, let’s grab some iced coffee. Maybe we can chill out before we go back. Youssra: Good idea. I definitely need to cool down — both my body and my mood! Idioms & Meanings : Bee in your bonnet – To be angry or upset about something and keep thinking about it. Boiling hot – Extremely hot weather. Hot under the collar – Angry or annoyed. Chill out – To relax and calm down. @bbclen

Here’s a great idiom to use when someone’s angry about something! For example, ‘Maria’s having a bad day. She’s behind with her work and she’s got a bee in her bonnet about today’s parking arrangements.’ Do you have a similar idiom in your language?⁣ 🐝 ✨ ... ⁣ Click on the link in our bio for a 6 Minute English episode on the declining population of bees . @bbclen

Thinking or Feeling? Xenalia: Noor, I really admire how sensible you are. You always think things through before jumping in. I, on the other hand, wear my heart on my sleeve. Noor: That’s sweet, Xenalia. But being sensitive isn't a bad thing. It means you care deeply, and that’s rare these days. Still, I try to keep a level head when emotions run high. Xenalia: I wish I could be like that. Sometimes I cry over spilled milk—literally and emotionally. Noor: Hey, don’t beat yourself up. Everyone handles things differently. You have a heart of gold. Just don’t let people walk all over you. Xenalia: Thanks, Noor. I guess I need to learn to take things with a grain of salt. Not every word should hit me like a ton of bricks. Noor: Exactly. And remember, even the most sensible person needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes ... Idioms & Their Meanings: 1. Wear my heart on my sleeve – Show emotions openly. 2. Keep a level head – Stay calm and sensible during difficult situations. 3. Cry over spilled milk – Be upset about something that can't be undone. 4. Don’t beat yourself up – Don’t blame or criticize yourself too harshly. 5. Heart of gold – A kind and generous nature. 6. Walk all over you – Take advantage of someone's kindness or sensitivity. 7. Take things with a grain of salt – Don’t take things too seriously or literally. 8. Hit me like a ton of bricks – Affect me strongly or suddenly. 9. A shoulder to cry on – Someone who listens and offers comfort. @bbclen