Learning English Conversations

Learning English Conversations

By BBC Radio

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.

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Episodes

The English We Speak: dial down

Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-2504210 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
22/04/252m 35s

The English We Speak: The name of the game

Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250414 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
15/04/252m 33s

The English We Speak: Do it for the plot

An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250407FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
08/04/252m 25s

The English We Speak: Let something slide

You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250331 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
01/04/253m 10s

The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm

What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250324FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
25/03/252m 37s

The English We Speak: Have someone on

This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250317FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusThe Pronunciation Lounge ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_loungeSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
25/03/252m 30s

The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250310 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
11/03/252m 16s

The English We Speak: Go to

Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250303FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
04/03/252m 29s

The English We Speak: Skedaddle

Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250224FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
25/02/252m 34s

My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Adam, who performs for us in Ipswich town centre.WATCH ADAM PERFORM: Find a video of Adam's song on our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/my-song-my-home/episode5-videoWORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/my-song-my-home/episode5-podcast FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
18/02/2511m 12s

The English We Speak: Main character moment

Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250217FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
17/02/253m 30s

My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.WATCH ALICE PERFORM: Find a video of Alice’s song on our website https://bbc.in/4h8W7UE WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned https://bbc.in/4hbYRR5 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
11/02/2510m 47s

The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground

We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expressionTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250210FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
10/02/252m 55s

My Song, My Home: Grace in Liverpool

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet Grace, who performs for us in a library in Liverpool.With thanks to the University of Liverpool.WATCH GRACE PERFORM: Find a video of Grace’s song on our website https://bbc.in/4fVYkkZ WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned https://bbc.in/3PmHwsI FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
04/02/2510m 35s

The English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back

An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250203FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
03/02/252m 10s

My Song, My Home: Josh in London

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Learn vocabulary from song lyrics and hear natural English speakers.In this episode, we meet musician Josh who sings for us at the BBC.WATCH JOSH PERFORM: Find a video of Josh’s song on our website https://bbc.in/4jleE1w WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned https://bbc.in/4gDtyPf FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
28/01/2510m 55s

The English We Speak: Ship

A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250127 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
27/01/253m 7s

My Song, My Home: Bailey in St Ives

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Learn vocabulary from song lyrics and hear natural English speakers.In this episode, we meet musician Bailey who sings for us by the sea.WATCH BAILEY PERFORM: See St Ives and watch Bailey’s song https://bbc.in/3PD6Omr WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned https://bbc.in/3DqYkfn FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
21/01/2511m 59s

The English We Speak: Twig

A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250120FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
20/01/253m 29s

The English We Speak: Mooch

An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250113FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
14/01/252m 46s

The English We Speak: By the book

This expression is all about following the rules.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250106FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
07/01/252m 23s

The English We Speak: Turn over a new leaf

Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241230FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
31/12/243m 37s

The English We Speak: You can't go wrong with

If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241223 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
24/12/242m 26s

The English We Speak: The flip side

An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it hereTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241216FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
17/12/243m 28s

The English We Speak: In my travel era

An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of lifeTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241209FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
10/12/243m 7s

The English We Speak: Give it some welly!

Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241202FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
03/12/242m 32s

The English We Speak: Shoehorn something in

Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241125FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
26/11/242m 53s

The English We Speak: On the fly

Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241118FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
19/11/242m 19s

The English We Speak: That's on you

When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241111 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
12/11/242m 40s

The English We Speak: Warts and all

An expression that means including all your imperfections.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241104 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
05/11/243m 15s

The English We Speak: Off the scale

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241028 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
29/10/242m 35s

The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram

Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241022FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
22/10/243m 10s

The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241014FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
15/10/242m 50s

The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241007 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app
08/10/243m 3s

The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240930FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app
30/09/242m 37s

The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240923 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app
24/09/242m 54s

The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240916FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
17/09/242m 47s

The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240909 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
10/09/243m 13s

The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240902 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
03/09/243m 1s

The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240826FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
27/08/242m 32s

The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.An expression that means something is very high quality.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240819FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
20/08/243m 14s

The English We Speak: Top-notch

An expression that means something is very high quality.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240812FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
13/08/243m 30s

The English We Speak: Off the cuff

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240805FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
06/08/243m 21s

The English We Speak: Take the wheel

This expression is all about being in control.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240729FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
30/07/243m 3s

The English We Speak: The works

Learn a phrase that means 'everything'![Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240722FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
23/07/243m 24s

The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

Here's an expression about trying something new. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240716 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
16/07/243m 35s

The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240708FIND 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
09/07/243m 33s

The English We Speak: Second nature

Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240701FIND 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
02/07/243m 20s

The English we speak: Take the plunge

For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240624FIND 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 ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
25/06/243m 10s

The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs

Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it?(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240617FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
18/06/243m 16s

The English We Speak: Heavy lifting

Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240610FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
11/06/243m 14s

The English We Speak: Stir the pot

Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240603FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
04/06/242m 25s

The English We Speak: Wishy-washy

Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240527FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
28/05/242m 18s

The English We Speak: Shook

A word to express surprise or shock.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240520FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
21/05/242m 12s

The English We Speak: Let loose

An expression that means relax and celebrate.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240513FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
14/05/241m 53s

IMPORTANT: This podcast is changing its name

This podcast is changing its name! Don’t worry, you will still be able to learn new expressions with The English We Speak. And we’ll also have some new programmes with authentic English conversation to help you learn. Make sure you follow this podcast: ‘Learning English Conversations’ on your podcast app to get all the latest episodes.Or find all our podcasts on our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/podcasts
13/05/2437s

Zing

Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
07/05/242m 11s

Do the trick

Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240429.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
30/04/242m 13s

Beige flag

An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240422.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
23/04/242m 24s

Lay it on thick

An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240416.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
16/04/242m 2s

Telling porkies

Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240409.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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
09/04/242m 8s

In on it

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
02/04/242m 8s

Walk someone through

TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240325FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app
26/03/242m 15s

Brick by brick

TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240318.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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
19/03/242m 24s

Read the room

Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
13/03/242m 6s

Cook up an idea

Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240311FIND 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 ✔️News Review ✔️Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app
12/03/242m 12s

Rinse repeat

Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240226FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️6 Minute English✔️6 Minute Grammar✔️ News ReviewThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.
27/02/242m 0s

A million to one

Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely
20/02/242m 14s

Cash in on something

Learn a phrase about making money.
13/02/241m 55s

Make your hair stand on end

Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
06/02/242m 54s

On the go

A phrase to describe how busy you are
30/01/242m 19s

A blow

What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
22/01/242m 27s

Rears its head

Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
16/01/241m 55s

Elbow grease

Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
08/01/242m 24s

Bring something to the party

You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
02/01/242m 14s

Light up like a Christmas tree

Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
26/12/232m 34s

I don't buy it

Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
19/12/231m 59s

Touch grass

Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
12/12/232m 30s

I'm out

Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
05/12/232m 10s

Plan b

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
28/11/232m 15s

Sound out

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
21/11/232m 29s

Fly by night

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
14/11/232m 11s

One-up

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
14/11/232m 3s

Tread on someone's toes

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
31/10/232m 34s

Mental gymnastics

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
24/10/232m 30s

Call dibs

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
17/10/232m 14s

Run for the hills

What makes you want to run for the hills?
10/10/232m 3s

Each to their own

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
26/09/231m 40s

Fill your boots

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
19/09/231m 57s

Join the club

How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
12/09/232m 1s

Go with the flow

Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
05/09/232m 16s

Cakeism

Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
29/08/232m 7s

Drip feed

Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
22/08/232m 2s

Scatterbrain

Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
15/08/231m 56s

Be in with a shout

Learn a phrase for winning!
08/08/232m 24s

On point

A phrase all about being perfect!
08/08/231m 49s

Kiss something goodbye

An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!
25/07/231m 56s

Productivity theatre

Learn a phrase about pretending to work.
18/07/232m 26s

Pet hate

Learn how to describe your annoyance
11/07/232m 37s

On the table

Learn a phrase often used in business.
04/07/232m 3s

Jump through hoops

Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
27/06/232m 35s

It happens to the best of us

When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
20/06/232m 1s

Famous last words

A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.
13/06/232m 38s

Hard pass

Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.
06/06/231m 58s

Level up

'Level up' your English and learn a new word!
30/05/232m 13s

Get with the programme

Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
23/05/232m 5s

Shout-out

Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
16/05/232m 3s

Fitspiration

Get fit with this new word!
09/05/232m 23s

Hats off

Learn a phrase about impressing people.
02/05/232m 10s

Under your breath

Make sure you're heard with this expression.
25/04/232m 44s

Be at a loss

Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
18/04/232m 8s

Go off on one

Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
11/04/231m 52s

Wiggle room

Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
04/04/231m 54s

(It's the) story of my life

Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
28/03/232m 10s

No ifs or buts

Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
21/03/232m 6s

Caught red-handed

Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
14/03/231m 59s

Rabbit on

Learn a phrase about talking too much.
07/03/231m 55s

Thanks a bunch

When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
28/02/232m 12s

Slow walk

How do you describe something making slow progress?
21/02/231m 55s

Take something to heart

Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
14/02/232m 7s

Take something to heart

If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
13/02/232m 7s

Know the score

Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.
07/02/232m 16s

Jog your memory

Learn a phrase about remembering.
31/01/232m 8s

A flying start

Learn an expression we use to say a new task is going very well.
24/01/232m 13s

Steal someone's thunder

If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
17/01/232m 7s

Call it a day

A phrase about doing enough
09/01/232m 10s

Off the top of my head

When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
03/01/232m 9s

Change for the better

Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
23/12/222m 17s

The gift that keeps on giving

Learn a phrase about receiving presents.
20/12/222m 25s

Quiet quitting

Learn a phrase about just doing enough.
13/12/222m 20s

Hang in there

Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
06/12/222m 17s

Bite your tongue

What does ‘bite your tongue’ mean?
29/11/222m 11s

Win hands down

An easy phrase for an easy win!
22/11/222m 11s

Fever pitch

The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
15/11/221m 44s

Twiddle your thumbs

A phrase for boring times.
08/11/221m 44s

Get your act together

A phrase about good organisation.
08/11/222m 15s

Dog's dinner

Learn this phrase to describe a complete mess.
25/10/222m 1s

Sitting pretty

Learn a phrase to describe a good situation.
18/10/222m 16s

Feast your eyes

Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
11/10/222m 11s

Put the brakes on

Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.
04/10/222m 2s

Second-guess

If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.
26/09/221m 56s

Ins and outs

Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock!
20/09/222m 13s

Yes and no

Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.
13/09/222m 10s

Eat your words

Learn a phrase about being wrong.
13/09/222m 29s

Bug someone

Sometimes people or things just annoy you. Learn a phrase about this.
13/09/222m 14s

Willy-nilly

Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning.
23/08/222m 19s

Willy-nilly

A random phrase
22/08/222m 19s

Gnarly

Do you find something disgusting? Use this word to describe it.
16/08/222m 6s

Smash it

Learn a phrase to give encouragement
09/08/222m 20s

A doddle

Is this phrase easy to learn?
02/08/221m 38s

It’s now or never

Learn how to use ‘it’s now or never’
26/07/222m 4s

Happy days

Learn a phrase to use when you hear good news.
19/07/222m 6s

Double down

Learn a phrase about extra effort.
12/07/222m 0s

Game face

Learn an expression about determination.
05/07/222m 10s

Bitten by the bug

Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.
28/06/222m 9s

It escapes me

A phrase about forgetting something
21/06/222m 7s

Onboarding

Starting a new job means becoming familiar with new duties!
13/06/221m 53s

Thereby hangs a tale

When there is more to say....
06/06/222m 12s

The royal treatment

Are you ready to feel like a king or a queen?
31/05/222m 14s

Tell me about it

Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.
24/05/222m 53s

Creatively bankrupt

Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation.
17/05/222m 58s

As if

A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue.
10/05/223m 3s

Bad hair day

How are you looking today? Could you be having a bad hair day?
04/05/221m 54s

'Ish' - The English We Speak

Make the English you speak sound more natural
03/05/222m 46s

Promises, promises

Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises.
19/04/222m 12s

Not see hide nor hair

Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.
12/04/222m 7s

A curate's egg

Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad
05/04/222m 19s

That'll be the day

Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.
29/03/222m 29s

Gathering dust

What’s gathering dust in your house?
22/03/222m 28s

Easier said than done

Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.
15/03/222m 12s

The plot thickens

A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious.
08/03/222m 15s

All at sea

Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak.
01/03/222m 9s

Don't mind me

If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?
22/02/222m 2s

Cramp my style

Who’s cramping your style?
15/02/222m 26s

You couldn't make it up

Learn an expression for unbelievable events.
08/02/222m 6s

Cool cat

Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?
01/02/222m 43s

There's nothing to it

Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.
25/01/222m 13s

As sick as a parrot

Learn a phrase about disappointment.
18/01/221m 49s

Eke out

We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.
13/01/221m 50s

Say no more

Learn a phrase about understanding someone.
04/01/221m 56s

Scrub up well

Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.
28/12/211m 54s

You shouldn't have

Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift
21/12/212m 5s

Not looking too clever

If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?
14/12/212m 5s

Not like the sound of something

Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!
07/12/211m 55s

I'll give you that

Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.
30/11/212m 0s

Another string to your bow

Learn a phrase about having an additional skill.
23/11/212m 23s

Clap back

When someone criticises something you’ve done, what do you do?
16/11/211m 58s

Talk through your hat

Learn a phrase about talking nonsense.
09/11/211m 53s

Quote ... unquote

An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.
02/11/212m 27s

Not a patch on something

Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.
26/10/212m 10s

No cap

Do you know someone who always tells the truth?
19/10/212m 18s

Moreish

An expression you can use to talk food you can't resist.
12/10/212m 38s

A legend in one's lifetime

Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.
04/10/212m 18s

Live rent-free in one's head

What or who do you think about all the time?
28/09/212m 23s

Now you're talking

Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.
21/09/212m 23s

Hits different

Here’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.
14/09/212m 22s

Extra

Learn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.
07/09/212m 24s

Zhuzh

Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?
31/08/212m 8s

Lo and behold

Learn an expression to introduce a surprising part of a story.
24/08/212m 28s

Bigwig

Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.
17/08/212m 4s

Cringe

A word for when you want to say that something is really embarrassing.
10/08/212m 46s

It’s the … for me

Learn an expression to talk about why you love or hate something.
05/08/212m 24s

Obvs

Some things are obvious but maybe this word isn’t. Listen to the programme.
27/07/211m 40s

Down / Up for something

If there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.
20/07/212m 15s

Savage

Learn a new meaning of the word 'savage'.
13/07/212m 6s

Lit

Learn an informal word to say something is amazing.
06/07/212m 19s

Yikes!

Learn an informal word to express shock.
29/06/212m 11s

YOLO

Do you live for the moment?
22/06/212m 32s

Vibe

If you want to say something has a good aura, we have an expression you can use.
15/06/212m 46s

Noob

Do you know what to call someone who’s new to something or very inexperienced?
08/06/212m 41s

Adulting

Learn a word to describe behaving like an adult.
01/06/212m 19s

Push back

Learn a phrase about delaying things.
18/05/212m 17s

The CEO of

If you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!
11/05/212m 46s

Zip it!

We all like to talk, but some people don’t know when to stop.
04/05/212m 33s

Botch job

What do you call a job badly done?
27/04/212m 17s

It slaps!

What do you think is absolutely amazing?
20/04/212m 33s

Have a lot of plates spinning

A phrase about having a lot of things to do.
13/04/212m 29s

Pizzazz

Do a lot of people remark on how glamorous you are?
06/04/212m 53s

Oomph

A word to describe someone with charm and energy!
30/03/212m 53s

Snap up

If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.
23/03/212m 21s

Nothingburger

Describing something insignificant
16/03/212m 34s

Awesomesauce

Learn a new informal word to describe something amazing.
09/03/212m 22s

Clout

Learn an expression about having influence.
02/03/212m 28s

GOAT

'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.
23/02/212m 34s

Workation

'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.
16/02/212m 59s

Moonshot

Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.
09/02/212m 57s

Slap-bang

Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.
02/02/212m 27s

Sadfishing

A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.
26/01/212m 50s

Mic drop

Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.
19/01/212m 17s

Tone deaf

Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...
12/01/212m 54s

'A' game

Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.
05/01/212m 39s

Frontliner

We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline
28/12/202m 34s

On fleek

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.
15/12/202m 29s

Contact tracing

Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.
08/12/202m 30s

Key worker

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
01/12/202m 45s

Sharenting

Don't share too many photos of your children!
24/11/202m 57s

Plastic footprint

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
17/11/202m 51s

Spoiler alert!

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
10/11/202m 35s

Listicle

Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.
02/11/203m 2s

Doomscrolling

Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.
27/10/202m 34s

Crowdsourcing

Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.
20/10/202m 34s

One step at a time

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
13/10/202m 28s

Bog-standard

How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
06/10/202m 22s

A wake-up call

Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!
29/09/202m 50s

Climate emergency

Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
22/09/202m 41s

Thirsty

A word for social media attention-seekers!
15/09/202m 36s

Vanilla

Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.
08/09/202m 36s

Roast

Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.
01/09/202m 40s

Sticking point

A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
25/08/202m 51s

Flatten the curve

Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.
18/08/202m 23s

Living in a bubble

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
11/08/202m 18s

Cancelled

Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
04/08/202m 32s

New normal

Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.
28/07/202m 24s

Slippery slope

Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
21/07/202m 25s

Throw shade

Learn an expression about criticism.
14/07/202m 32s

Bite the bullet

Learn an English expression with bite!
07/07/202m 36s

Blended working

A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
30/06/202m 28s

JOMO

Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
23/06/202m 31s

Furlough

Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
16/06/202m 58s

Spill the tea

Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
09/06/202m 27s

Flexing

What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
02/06/203m 8s

Salty

Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
26/05/203m 42s

Skeleton crew

An expression for when there aren't many people working.
19/05/203m 5s

Lowkey

A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
12/05/203m 38s

Live for something

Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
05/05/203m 37s

Cabin fever

Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.
28/04/204m 6s

Bang on about something

Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
21/04/203m 8s

Fire

Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
14/04/202m 48s

Running on fumes

What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
07/04/202m 56s

Sheeple

Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
31/03/202m 25s

Hater

Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
17/03/202m 30s

Talk shop

If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
10/03/202m 31s

Snackable

Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!
03/03/202m 38s

A memory like a sieve

Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
25/02/203m 6s

Nomophobia

Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
18/02/202m 47s

Peacocking

Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
11/02/202m 44s

Kick into the long grass

If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
04/02/202m 53s

Rat race

The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
28/01/202m 22s

Microworker

What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
21/01/202m 27s

Serial returner

Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.
14/01/202m 55s

Talk the talk

Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?
07/01/202m 46s

Out with the old, in with the new

As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.
30/12/192m 53s

The more the merrier

It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!
23/12/193m 26s

Take one for the team

Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?
17/12/192m 13s

Mind your Ps and Qs

Learn an English expression about being polite.
10/12/192m 35s

Dad dancing

Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?
03/12/192m 38s

Big data

‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.
26/11/193m 9s

Punch above your weight

It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!
19/11/192m 41s

Social media influencer

You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
12/11/192m 58s

Goldilocks

A fairy tale with a new meaning
05/11/193m 2s

Ghosting

Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
29/10/192m 52s

Slow TV

Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.
22/10/193m 0s

Tiger mother

Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
15/10/192m 49s

Buzzkill

A phrase for when something spoils your fun.
08/10/193m 6s

Buyer's remorse

Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
01/10/192m 51s

Freecycle

When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.
24/09/192m 49s

Carbon footprint

Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
17/09/192m 52s

To cough up

When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.
10/09/193m 1s

Brain fade

We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!
03/09/192m 37s

Fib

We won’t teach you to lie, but you will learn how to use the word ‘fib’.
27/08/192m 54s

Hot under the collar

Cool off and learn this phrase with us.
20/08/192m 46s

Eat your heart out

Learn a humorous phrase about being the best!
13/08/193m 11s

Across

When is 'across' not a preposition?
06/08/192m 42s

Fat chance

Learn an expression about likelihood.
30/07/192m 45s

Milk it

A phrase about taking advantage of a situation to gain sympathy or respect
23/07/192m 46s

To cherry-pick

We’ve picked the best phrase for you to learn!
16/07/193m 6s

To fight tooth and nail

Learn a phrase about working hard to get just what you want.
09/07/193m 5s

It's a small world

Learn an expression about coincidences.
02/07/192m 37s

Vanish into thin air

Learn an expression about disappearing
25/06/192m 27s

Get the short straw

A phrase that sucks!
18/06/193m 4s

Soft skills

These are job skills needed to deal with the public, and very much in demand.
11/06/192m 41s

Clever clogs

Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.
28/05/192m 44s

Couch surfing

Looking for a sofa to sleep on? Learn a phrase to describe your actions.
21/05/192m 58s

Like riding a bike

Learn an English expression about skills we never forget.
14/05/192m 47s

On fire

Can you be on fire without any flames?
07/05/192m 59s

Dead

If something is 'dead good' is that a positive or negative thing?
23/04/193m 8s

Give someone the runaround

A phrase about being unhelpful.
16/04/192m 39s

Laughing all the way to the bank

When can going to the bank be funny? We've got a phrase that will leave you laughing.
09/04/192m 34s

The joke is on you

Find out more about a seriously funny English phrase.
02/04/193m 13s

Keep a lid on it

Learn the right English phrase about having to put a stop to something.
26/03/192m 55s

To pull the wool over someone's eyes

Here's a phrase about preventing someone from discovering something.
19/03/192m 52s

Take the rough with the smooth

Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
12/03/192m 37s

Hard-nosed

What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.
05/03/192m 23s

To have a soft spot

How do you feel if you really like something or someone? This phrase might help you.
26/02/192m 54s

To make a song and dance (about something)

If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?
19/02/192m 59s

Giant killer

Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.
12/02/193m 4s

A shock to the system

A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.
05/02/192m 34s

From pillar to post

Moving from place to place can be chaotic. Learn a phrase to describe the situation
29/01/192m 41s

Small talk

Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
22/01/192m 41s

A bright spark

Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
15/01/192m 49s

To be all downhill

Rob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.
08/01/192m 35s

Fireworks

Learn a New Year-related expression
01/01/192m 40s

To have all your Christmases come at once

An expression for when you have good fortune
28/12/182m 50s

It's the thought that counts

Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.
18/12/182m 54s

Digital detox

Learn this very modern expression.
11/12/183m 1s

It leaves a bad taste in your mouth

How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?
04/12/182m 45s

Pea-souper

Is it a meal or a type of weather?
27/11/182m 19s

Throw in the towel

Learn a phrase about giving up.
20/11/182m 38s

A walk in the park

Is walking in the park easy? It can be if you learn this phrase!
13/11/182m 40s

Dumbphone

Learn a new name for old tech
06/11/182m 32s

No fear

Are you ready for Halloween?
30/10/182m 12s

Something to chew on

Feifei gives Neil something to chew on
23/10/182m 33s

Waffle on

Not all waffling is good!
16/10/182m 55s

Skew-whiff

Describe something that isn't straight.
09/10/183m 7s

Play a blinder

Doing something amazing.
02/10/183m 56s

Miffed

Has someone annoyed you? Use this word.
25/09/183m 31s

Humblebrag

Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.
18/09/183m 59s

Out of your depth

A phrase for when you're struggling to do something.
11/09/183m 20s

Mardy

A word for a bad mood.
04/09/183m 1s

Curry favour

Learn a spicy expression.
28/08/182m 33s

Take the biscuit

A sweet phrase for irritating behaviour.
21/08/182m 48s

Step on it

Do you need someone to go faster? Use this informal phrase.
14/08/182m 32s

Ping

When does the word 'ping' not make a sound? Find out in this programme.
07/08/182m 39s

Crunch time

When the time comes to make an important decision, what do you say?
31/07/182m 52s

Have a pop

Learn a phrase about having a go at something
24/07/182m 30s

A necessary evil

Can you accept something you don't like?
17/07/182m 34s

If the cap fits

Learn an expression about accepting criticism
10/07/182m 27s

My bad

Learn a phrase about accepting blame
03/07/182m 40s

To have a good nose (for something)

Rob and Feifei sniff out a new phrase to learn
26/06/182m 54s

Friends in High Places

Learn a phrase about important people
19/06/182m 42s

Catch-22

Learn an expression for a no-win situation.
12/06/182m 48s

Let the dust settle

Learn a phrase about allowing a situation to become calm again
05/06/182m 20s

Nothing to shout about

Learn a phrase about not saying much
29/05/182m 23s

Let sleeping dogs lie

Learn about a trouble-free phrase
22/05/183m 0s

Bleed someone dry

An expression for a financial injury
15/05/182m 45s

Small change

A phrase for trivial things
08/05/182m 26s

That'll teach you

Learn from what you've done
01/05/182m 52s

An old hand

Someone who's skilled and experienced
24/04/182m 34s

Out of the loop

Learn a phrase about missing out.
17/04/182m 42s

Rub it in

Learn an expression about enjoying someone's misfortunes.
10/04/182m 18s

Smombie

Are you a smartphone zombie?
03/04/182m 16s

Freegan

Are you someone who only eats food that has been wasted or thrown away? Learn a word that describes what you are
27/03/182m 54s

Barking up the wrong tree

Have you ever made the wrong assumption? Here's a dog-related phrase to describe your actions
20/03/182m 48s

Cloud cuckoo land

Can you make the impossible possible? This phrase implies you can't but what's it got to do with a cuckoo?
13/03/182m 32s

A taste of your own medicine

Payback time
06/03/182m 42s

Happy-go-lucky

Relaxed about the future? Here's a phrase that might describe your character
27/02/182m 59s

Whizz-kid

Young, clever and successful: find out a phrase that describes someone like this
20/02/182m 16s

The best of both worlds

Can you enjoy the advantages of two different situations at the same time? You can if you use this phrase
13/02/182m 43s

Bone idle

Are you taking it easy or just being lazy? Here's a phrase to describe your condition
06/02/182m 52s

To cut a long story short

Have you got a story to tell? Here's a phrase about just telling the important bits
30/01/183m 3s

A thing

Beards have been 'a thing' for a while. Is it now time to shave them off?
29/01/182m 21s

Just the ticket

Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need
23/01/183m 0s

Do a runner

Is it time to go? Here's a phrase about avoiding a tricky situation
09/01/182m 17s

All that jazz

We love slang, idioms, phrases and all that jazz! Learn a new phrase with us
26/12/172m 28s

Not gonna lie

A phrase to use when you're being brutally honest
18/12/172m 45s

Up your game

Don't know which one to use? You need to up your emoji game
12/12/172m 38s

To shout it from the rooftops

Have you heard the good news? This programme has something to shout about!
05/12/172m 15s

To blow the cobwebs away

No spiders involved. It's time to get lively and learn a new English phrase
28/11/172m 23s

A knees-up

Want to go to a party? This phrase might help you get an invitation
21/11/172m 21s

To put someone on the map

Need directions to learn a new English phrase? Here's one about a map and being famous
14/11/172m 36s

Down in the dumps

Feeling unhappy? Here's a phrase to describe your mood but don't take it too literally!
07/11/172m 11s

Excuse me!

Rob keeps saying 'excuse me' but what does he really mean? You and Feifei are about to find out the many uses of this phrase
31/10/172m 40s

A sting in the tail

Rob's become a bee keeper but there's something more unpleasant to this hobby than being stung. Find out how a sting in the tail doesn't just come from bees!
24/10/172m 48s

So done with

Are you doing something very boring? We have just the phrase for you!
17/10/171m 51s

lolz

You might know the slang expression ‘LOL’, but do you know about ‘lolz’?
10/10/172m 23s

Have a go

Poor Neil gets a lot of criticism in the programme. Of course, it’s all to help you learn English!
03/10/171m 59s

About

You know what ‘about’ means, right? But maybe not this extra meaning! Take another look with us
26/09/171m 55s

Wing it

Learn an informal expression for when you have to improvise
19/09/172m 10s

Pot luck

Not sure what to expect? Learn a phrase about hoping your choice will turn out ok
12/09/172m 33s

It beats me

Why does Feifei keep hitting Rob? There could be some confusion about the meaning of today's authentic English phrase. Find out what Rob really means when he says 'it beats me'
05/09/172m 10s
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