About this episode

This episode teaches listeners how to make polite suggestions in English using various phrases.

Do you know how to make suggestions in English? Learn how to use 'let's', 'might I suggest', 'got to' and the past continuous to make suggestions sound more polite. Listen to Neil and Becca make suggestions for a new programme, and Phil, Pippa and grammar guru Georgie walk you through the language. As always, find a free worksheet, quiz and transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar/260224 And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app. We send a newsletter with our weekly higlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters If you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' on your favourite podcast app to discover the range.

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil, Becca, Phil, Pippa, Georgie

Topics covered

• making suggestions
• polite language
• English grammar
• language learning
• communication skills

Keywords

• suggestions
• let's
• might I suggest
• past continuous
• polite language

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio

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