Welcome to BBC Learning English, I'm Sam, and today we are looking at the difference between
'every time' and 'all the time'. We use 'all the time' to talk about something that always
or usually happens, for example: Many people think that in the UK it rains all the time,
and yes, it does rain a lot. We use 'every time' when we are talking about each individual time
something happens, for example: Every time I go to the beach, it rains. We don't know how often
I go to the beach but each individual time I go, it rains. There, we hope you learn something every
time you watch one of these videos. Hi everybody, I'm James, and welcome back to this week's English
in a Minute. This week, we're going to look at the differences between 'actually' and 'at the
moment'. These two phrases are often confused, so let's take a look at an example: At the moment,
I'm making this program, but actually, I should be in a meeting. So, this sentence shows both
phrases but they're actually quite different. Let's break it down. 'At the moment, I'm making
this program'. As you can see, I'm making this program right now. So, 'at the moment' means 'now'
or 'in the present'. 'but actually, I should be in a meeting. Now, in this part of my sentence,
'actually' isn't talking about time at all. 'Actually' means 'in fact' or 'in reality'. So,
if you want to talk about now, say 'at the moment' but if you want to say 'in reality'
say 'actually'. At the moment, I want to go and make a coffee, but actually, I think I'll go back
to my desk. Bye.
Hello ladies and gentlemen, Tom here for BBC Learning English. Today I'm going
to explain the difference between 'everyone' and 'anyone'. When I say 'hello everyone',
I'm talking to all the people in a group or all the people watching this video.
'Anyone', however, relates to any one individual person in a group, and we often use it to ask questions.
For example: Is anyone listening? Or: Can anyone answer today's question?
Here, I'm asking if any individuals in the group are listening. If the whole group is listening,
we can say: 'Yes, everyone is listening', which is something that English teachers love to hear!
Hi, everyone! I'm Saskia, and in this episode we're going to look at what it means when we
add the word 'ever' to the end of a question word. The most important thing to know is that
when we add 'ever' to a question word, it's not talking about anything specific. It often means
we don't know the 'who' or the 'where' or they are not important. Let's look at some examples:
Whoever ate my cake is in big trouble. This example means that I do not know who ate my
cake. Whenever I go to the cafe there are never any sandwiches left. This means the time when I
go to the cafe is not important. I never put on weight so I can eat whatever I like. This means
what I eat isn't important. The puppy followed the girl wherever she went. By adding 'ever' to
'where' it means the place is not important. So, if you want to say the time, place, person or thing
you're talking about is not important or unknown, just add 'ever' to the correct question word.
Hi everyone. What's the difference between 'maybe' and 'may be'? Well, we're going to find out in
this English in a Minute. 'May' is used to express possibility, usually not a very certain one. It's
a modal verb, so it's always followed by a bare infinitive. The bare infinitive of 'be' is 'be'.
Using the two together, we can make a sentence. Don't call her - she may be at work
now. 'Maybe' is just one word. It's an adverb and it has a few uses. Most commonly it means
'perhaps' or 'possibly'. In this case, it's often the first word in the sentence. Don't call her.
Maybe she's at work. However, put it in front of an amount to mean 'around' or 'approximately':
This video will be seen by maybe a million people. Make it happen, people.
Hi, I'm Phil, and I'm going to tell you the difference between 'go on doing' and 'go on to do something'. Now,
the meaning of 'go on' depends on whether it's followed by the gerund or the infinitive. So, if
we have 'go on doing', that's the gerund. It means 'to continue doing something'. So, for example:
'I'd like to go on talking now' or 'I really like this city. I'd like to go on living here for
years'. 'Go on to do' - that's the infinitive - means 'to progress on to something', for example:
'I'd like to go on to study more languages' or 'You could go on to have an even better job'. Just
remember that if you go on doing something, you don't change, and if you go on to do something,
you do change. So, if you go on practising your English, you'll go on to be even better than you are now.
Welcome, everyone. Sam from BBC Learning English here. You probably already
know that in English we have some verbs that are always followed by the infinitive, for example:
'want', and other verbs that are always followed by the gerund, for example: 'enjoy'. But we also
have some verbs in English that can be followed by either the infinitive or the gerund, and the
meaning will change, for example: 'remember'. 'Remember to bring your umbrella.' Where, first
you remember, and then you bring your umbrella. This is commonly used when talking about the
future. I remember meeting my best friend when I was little. Where, first I met my best friend, and
then I remembered it. This is now a memory. So, it's commonly used when talking about the past.
Hi, I'm Tim, and I'm going to tell you the difference between 'too' and 'enough', when
we use them as adverbs. They refer to quantity, but there's an important difference. 'Enough' is
usually positive - it means that something is suitable or sufficient. Oh great! This
T-shirt's big enough - it'll fit me perfectly. It's colourful enough for my sister's party.
'Too' usually has a negative meaning. It's used to say that something is a problem or it's unsuitable
in some way. Oh no! This is too short. I can't wear this. It's too late to find anything else to wear!
So, if we have 'enough', it's probably a good thing, but if you see 'too', it's a bad thing.
Let's learn some common uses of the word 'present'. Firstly, 'present' as a noun is another word to
mean 'gift'. What's the best present you've ever received? 'Present' can also be used as a noun
to mean 'now' - this very minute, often with 'the' - 'the present'. Stop talking about the future,
and start living in the present. We also use 'present' as an adjective to mean 'in a particular
place'. I was present for all seven classes. This word can also be used as a verb, but listen to the
difference in pronunciation. 'Present'. 'Present' can mean 'show something to someone'. It's quite
formal. You can present research or information in a meeting. I presented the results of the survey
to the rest of the team. Finally, 'present' can also be used as a verb to mean 'introduce someone
to others'. I'd like to present my friend Nick.
Hi guys, this is Kee from BBC Learning English,
and today, I'm going to tell you about some informal ways of using English. Now, in English,
when we have scheduled formal meetings, we can say we 'have an appointment'. So, for example I can say:
I have an appointment with my doctor, or I have an appointment with my lawyer, but you never ever say
I have an appointment with my friends. That's too formal. Now, to talk about appointments
with friends, we simply say 'I'm meeting my friends this weekend'. So, it's 'meet someone',
not 'have an appointment'. Remember, 'meet someone.' And I'll meet you next week.