Reminiscing

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Learning English Grammar

2026-04-07

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We talk about our memories all the time. Learn how to reminisce in English with Neil, Pippa and grammar guru Georgie, using used to, would and the past simple. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250909 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary ✔️ The English We Speak They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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  • I used to wake up, have a really quick breakfast, basically roll out of bed.

  • And go to my class.

  • I would go in to work for about 7 o'clock in the morning because I had a class at 8 o'clock in the morning.

  • Hello and welcome to Learning English Grammar.

  • I'm Neil.

  • And I'm Pippa.

  • We just heard Phil and Beth reminiscing about the past.

  • Reminiscing means you talk about your memories in an enjoyable way and reminiscing is our topic today, Neil.

  • We'll learn some language you need to reminisce such as used to, would and the past simple.

  • You can read along with this podcast using the transcript on our website bbclearningenglish. com.

  • So Neil, have you been reminiscing recently?

  • I have.

  • I saw a photo of my kids when they were really young and my wife

  • and I talked about what it used to be like when they were babies.

  • We didn't used to get much sleep, but they were a lot of fun.

  • Yeah, I bet.