About this episode

This episode explains the difference between -ing and -ed adjectives in English.

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Topics covered

• adjectives
• language learning
• English grammar
• education
• vocabulary

Keywords

• adjectives
• boring
• bored
• interesting
• interested

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, BBC LEARNING ENGLISH

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