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The English We Speak: dial down
Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT
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22/04/25•2m 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
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15/04/25•2m 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:
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08/04/25•2m 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:
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01/04/25•3m 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
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25/03/25•2m 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
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25/03/25•2m 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
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11/03/25•2m 16s
The English We Speak: Go to
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT
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04/03/25•2m 29s
The English We Speak: Skedaddle
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT
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25/02/25•2m 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:
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18/02/25•11m 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
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17/02/25•3m 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:
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11/02/25•10m 47s
The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground
We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expressionTRANSCRIPT
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10/02/25•2m 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:
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04/02/25•10m 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
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03/02/25•2m 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:
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28/01/25•10m 55s
The English We Speak: Ship
A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship.TRANSCRIPT
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27/01/25•3m 7s
My Song, My Home: Bailey in St Ives
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21/01/25•11m 59s
The English We Speak: Twig
A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here TRANSCRIPT
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20/01/25•3m 29s
The English We Speak: Mooch
An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.TRANSCRIPT
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14/01/25•2m 46s
The English We Speak: By the book
This expression is all about following the rules.TRANSCRIPT
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07/01/25•2m 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
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31/12/24•3m 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:
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24/12/24•2m 26s
The English We Speak: The flip side
An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it hereTRANSCRIPT
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17/12/24•3m 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
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10/12/24•3m 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
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03/12/24•2m 32s
The English We Speak: Shoehorn something in
Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit. TRANSCRIPT
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26/11/24•2m 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
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19/11/24•2m 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
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12/11/24•2m 40s
The English We Speak: Warts and all
An expression that means including all your imperfections.TRANSCRIPT
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05/11/24•3m 15s
The English We Speak: Off the scale
An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.TRANSCRIPT
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29/10/24•2m 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
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22/10/24•3m 10s
The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl
Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.TRANSCRIPT
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15/10/24•2m 50s
The English We Speak: An uphill task
This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty]
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08/10/24•3m 3s
The English We Speak: Bide someone's time
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30/09/24•2m 37s
The English We Speak: From the get-go
Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty]
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24/09/24•2m 54s
The English We Speak: Stomping ground
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17/09/24•2m 47s
The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings
Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty]
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10/09/24•3m 13s
The English We Speak: Clutch at straws
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03/09/24•3m 1s
The English We Speak: Crank up
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27/08/24•2m 32s
The English We Speak: Find your groove
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20/08/24•3m 14s
The English We Speak: Top-notch
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13/08/24•3m 30s
The English We Speak: Off the cuff
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06/08/24•3m 21s
The English We Speak: Take the wheel
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30/07/24•3m 3s
The English We Speak: The works
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23/07/24•3m 24s
The English We Speak: Dip your toe into
Here's an expression about trying something new.
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16/07/24•3m 35s
The English We Speak: Ham-fisted
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09/07/24•3m 33s
The English We Speak: Second nature
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02/07/24•3m 20s
The English we speak: Take the plunge
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25/06/24•3m 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
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18/06/24•3m 16s
The English We Speak: Heavy lifting
Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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11/06/24•3m 14s
The English We Speak: Stir the pot
Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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04/06/24•2m 25s
The English We Speak: Wishy-washy
Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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28/05/24•2m 18s
The English We Speak: Shook
A word to express surprise or shock.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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21/05/24•2m 12s
The English We Speak: Let loose
An expression that means relax and celebrate.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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14/05/24•1m 53s
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13/05/24•37s
Zing
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
07/05/24•2m 11s
Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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30/04/24•2m 13s
Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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23/04/24•2m 24s
Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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16/04/24•2m 2s
Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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09/04/24•2m 8s
In on it
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
02/04/24•2m 8s
Walk someone through
TRANSCRIPT
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26/03/24•2m 15s
Brick by brick
TRANSCRIPT
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19/03/24•2m 24s
Read the room
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
13/03/24•2m 6s
Cook up an idea
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here
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12/03/24•2m 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
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27/02/24•2m 0s
Make your hair stand on end
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
06/02/24•2m 54s
Elbow grease
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
08/01/24•2m 24s
Bring something to the party
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
02/01/24•2m 14s
Light up like a Christmas tree
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
26/12/23•2m 34s
Touch grass
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
12/12/23•2m 30s
Plan b
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
28/11/23•2m 15s
One-up
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
14/11/23•2m 3s
Tread on someone's toes
It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
31/10/23•2m 34s
Each to their own
How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
26/09/23•1m 40s
Fill your boots
If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
19/09/23•1m 57s
Join the club
How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
12/09/23•2m 1s
It happens to the best of us
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
20/06/23•2m 1s
Get with the programme
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
23/05/23•2m 5s
Be at a loss
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
18/04/23•2m 8s
Thanks a bunch
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
28/02/23•2m 12s
Take something to heart
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
14/02/23•2m 7s
Steal someone's thunder
If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
17/01/23•2m 7s
Off the top of my head
When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
03/01/23•2m 9s
Change for the better
Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
23/12/22•2m 17s
Hang in there
Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
06/12/22•2m 17s
Fever pitch
The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
15/11/22•1m 44s
Feast your eyes
Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
11/10/22•2m 11s
Bitten by the bug
Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.
28/06/22•2m 9s
Tell me about it
Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.
24/05/22•2m 53s
Creatively bankrupt
Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation.
17/05/22•2m 58s
As if
A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue.
10/05/22•3m 3s
Not see hide nor hair
Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.
12/04/22•2m 7s
A curate's egg
Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad
05/04/22•2m 19s
Easier said than done
Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.
15/03/22•2m 12s
There's nothing to it
Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.
25/01/22•2m 13s
Eke out
We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.
13/01/22•1m 50s
Not looking too clever
If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?
14/12/21•2m 5s
Not like the sound of something
Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!
07/12/21•1m 55s
I'll give you that
Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.
30/11/21•2m 0s
Quote ... unquote
An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.
02/11/21•2m 27s
Not a patch on something
Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.
26/10/21•2m 10s
A legend in one's lifetime
Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.
04/10/21•2m 18s
Down / Up for something
If there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.
20/07/21•2m 15s
The CEO of
If you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!
11/05/21•2m 46s
Snap up
If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.
23/03/21•2m 21s
Sadfishing
A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.
26/01/21•2m 50s
Key worker
Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
01/12/20•2m 45s
Plastic footprint
It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
17/11/20•2m 51s
Spoiler alert!
A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
10/11/20•2m 35s
Listicle
Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.
02/11/20•3m 2s
Doomscrolling
Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.
27/10/20•2m 34s
Crowdsourcing
Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.
20/10/20•2m 34s
Bog-standard
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
06/10/20•2m 22s
Climate emergency
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
22/09/20•2m 41s
Sticking point
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
25/08/20•2m 51s
Living in a bubble
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
11/08/20•2m 18s
Slippery slope
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
21/07/20•2m 25s
Furlough
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
16/06/20•2m 58s
Flexing
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
02/06/20•3m 8s
Lowkey
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
12/05/20•3m 38s
Bang on about something
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
21/04/20•3m 8s
Fire
Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
14/04/20•2m 48s
Running on fumes
What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
07/04/20•2m 56s
Talk shop
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
10/03/20•2m 31s
Nomophobia
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
18/02/20•2m 47s
Kick into the long grass
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
04/02/20•2m 53s
Rat race
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
28/01/20•2m 22s
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.
30/12/19•2m 53s
The more the merrier
It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!
23/12/19•3m 26s
Big data
‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.
26/11/19•3m 9s
Social media influencer
You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
12/11/19•2m 58s
Ghosting
Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
29/10/19•2m 52s
Tiger mother
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
15/10/19•2m 49s
Buyer's remorse
Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
01/10/19•2m 51s
Carbon footprint
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
17/09/19•2m 52s
Soft skills
These are job skills needed to deal with the public, and very much in demand.
11/06/19•2m 41s
Clever clogs
Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.
28/05/19•2m 44s
Couch surfing
Looking for a sofa to sleep on? Learn a phrase to describe your actions.
21/05/19•2m 58s
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.
09/04/19•2m 34s
Keep a lid on it
Learn the right English phrase about having to put a stop to something.
26/03/19•2m 55s
To pull the wool over someone's eyes
Here's a phrase about preventing someone from discovering something.
19/03/19•2m 52s
Take the rough with the smooth
Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
12/03/19•2m 37s
Hard-nosed
What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.
05/03/19•2m 23s
To have a soft spot
How do you feel if you really like something or someone? This phrase might help you.
26/02/19•2m 54s
To make a song and dance (about something)
If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?
19/02/19•2m 59s
A shock to the system
A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.
05/02/19•2m 34s
From pillar to post
Moving from place to place can be chaotic. Learn a phrase to describe the situation
29/01/19•2m 41s
Small talk
Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
22/01/19•2m 41s
A bright spark
Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
15/01/19•2m 49s
To be all downhill
Rob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.
08/01/19•2m 35s
To have all your Christmases come at once
An expression for when you have good fortune
28/12/18•2m 50s
It's the thought that counts
Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.
18/12/18•2m 54s
Humblebrag
Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.
18/09/18•3m 59s
Freegan
Are you someone who only eats food that has been wasted or thrown away? Learn a word that describes what you are
27/03/18•2m 54s
Barking up the wrong tree
Have you ever made the wrong assumption? Here's a dog-related phrase to describe your actions
20/03/18•2m 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?
13/03/18•2m 32s
Happy-go-lucky
Relaxed about the future? Here's a phrase that might describe your character
27/02/18•2m 59s
Whizz-kid
Young, clever and successful: find out a phrase that describes someone like this
20/02/18•2m 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
13/02/18•2m 43s
Bone idle
Are you taking it easy or just being lazy? Here's a phrase to describe your condition
06/02/18•2m 52s
To cut a long story short
Have you got a story to tell? Here's a phrase about just telling the important bits
30/01/18•3m 3s
Just the ticket
Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need
23/01/18•3m 0s
All that jazz
We love slang, idioms, phrases and all that jazz! Learn a new phrase with us
26/12/17•2m 28s
To shout it from the rooftops
Have you heard the good news? This programme has something to shout about!
05/12/17•2m 15s
To blow the cobwebs away
No spiders involved. It's time to get lively and learn a new English phrase
28/11/17•2m 23s
To put someone on the map
Need directions to learn a new English phrase? Here's one about a map and being famous
14/11/17•2m 36s
Down in the dumps
Feeling unhappy? Here's a phrase to describe your mood but don't take it too literally!
07/11/17•2m 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
31/10/17•2m 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!
24/10/17•2m 48s
Have a go
Poor Neil gets a lot of criticism in the programme. Of course, it’s all to help you learn English!
03/10/17•1m 59s
About
You know what ‘about’ means, right? But maybe not this extra meaning! Take another look with us
26/09/17•1m 55s
Pot luck
Not sure what to expect? Learn a phrase about hoping your choice will turn out ok
12/09/17•2m 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'
05/09/17•2m 10s