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4d ago

Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251215 TRY THE LISTENING ROOM ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Dec 9

This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251208 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Dec 2

This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251201 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Nov 25

This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251124 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Nov 18

When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251117 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Nov 11

If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251110 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Nov 10

Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251103 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Oct 27

This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here. TRY THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251027 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Oct 21

This expression describes the vibe of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251020 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Oct 14

This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. 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-251013 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Oct 7

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251006 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Sep 30

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250929 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Sep 23

This phrase means that someone's argument is weak. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Sep 16

This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250915 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Sep 9

This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. 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-250908 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Sep 2

An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. 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-250901 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Aug 26

When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250826 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Aug 19

Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250818 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Aug 12

I know I recognise you, but I can't quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to use this phrase with Georgie and Feifei. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250811 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Aug 5

This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250804 Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Jul 29

This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at 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-250728 Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app

Jul 22

An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250721 Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app

Jul 15

Here's an expression that talks about doing something for fun. Learn how to use it here with Phil and Feifei. Have you tried our other podcasts? ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning Easy English ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English Vocabulary They're all available by searching in your podcast app. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250714 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

Jul 8

This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Have you tried Real Easy English? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250707 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Jul 1

This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250630 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Jun 24

Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Jun 17

An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released. Learn it here. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250616 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Jun 10

An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250609 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Jun 3

An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here! Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250602 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

May 27

An expression that talks about something extra you have. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250526 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

May 20

An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250520 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

May 13

Use this expression when something really annoys you. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250512 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

May 6

An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250505 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: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Apr 29

An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250428 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.

Apr 22

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-250421 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.

Apr 15

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.

Apr 8

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-250407 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.

Apr 1

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.

Mar 25

What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250324 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.

Mar 25

This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250317 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.

Mar 11

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.

Mar 4

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-250303 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.

Feb 25

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-250224 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.

Feb 18

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-video WORKSHEET: 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/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.

Feb 17

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-250217 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.

Feb 11

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.

Feb 10

We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expression TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250210 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.

Feb 4

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.

Feb 3

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-250203 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.

Jan 28

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.

Jan 27

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.

Jan 21

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.

Jan 20

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-250120 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.

Jan 14

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-250113 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.

Jan 7

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-250106 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.

Dec 31, 2024

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-241230 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.

Dec 24, 2024

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.

Dec 17, 2024

An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here 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-241216 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.

Dec 10, 2024

An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life 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-241209 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.

Dec 3, 2024

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-241202 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.

Nov 26, 2024

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-241125 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.

Nov 19, 2024

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-241118 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.

Nov 12, 2024

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.

Nov 5, 2024

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.

Oct 29, 2024

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.

Oct 22, 2024

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-241022 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.

Oct 15, 2024

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-241014 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.

Oct 8, 2024

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

Sep 30, 2024

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-240930 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

Sep 24, 2024

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

Sep 17, 2024

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-240916 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.

Sep 10, 2024

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.

Sep 3, 2024

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.

Aug 27, 2024

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-240826 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.

Aug 20, 2024

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-240819 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.

Aug 13, 2024

An expression that means something is very high quality. [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-240812 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.

Aug 6, 2024

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here. [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-240805 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.

Jul 30, 2024

This expression is all about being in control. [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-240729 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.

Jul 23, 2024

Learn a phrase that means 'everything'! [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-240722 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.

Jul 16, 2024

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.

Jul 9, 2024

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-240708 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.

Jul 2, 2024

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-240701 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.

Jun 25, 2024

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-240624 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.

Jun 18, 2024

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-240617 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.

Jun 11, 2024

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-240610 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.

Jun 4, 2024

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-240603 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.

May 28, 2024

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-240527 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.

May 21, 2024

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-240520 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.

May 14, 2024

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-240513 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.

May 13, 2024

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

May 7, 2024

Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

Apr 30, 2024

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/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.

Apr 23, 2024

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/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.

Apr 16, 2024

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/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.

Apr 9, 2024

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.

Apr 2, 2024

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

Mar 26, 2024

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-240325 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

Mar 19, 2024

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.

Mar 13, 2024

Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!

Mar 12, 2024

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-240311 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 ✔️Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app

Feb 27, 2024

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-240226 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️6 Minute English ✔️6 Minute Grammar ✔️ News Review They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Feb 20, 2024

Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely

Feb 13, 2024

Learn a phrase about making money.

Feb 6, 2024

Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.

Jan 30, 2024

A phrase to describe how busy you are

Jan 22, 2024

What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us

Jan 16, 2024

Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase

Jan 8, 2024

Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.

Jan 2, 2024

You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.

Dec 26, 2023

Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.

Dec 19, 2023

Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'

Dec 12, 2023

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

Dec 5, 2023

Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.

Nov 28, 2023

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

Nov 21, 2023

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

Nov 14, 2023

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

Nov 14, 2023

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

Oct 31, 2023

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

Oct 24, 2023

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

Oct 17, 2023

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?

Oct 10, 2023

What makes you want to run for the hills?

Sep 26, 2023

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?

Sep 19, 2023

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?

Sep 12, 2023

How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.

Sep 5, 2023

Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do

Aug 29, 2023

Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.

Aug 22, 2023

Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.

Aug 15, 2023

Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.

Aug 8, 2023

Learn a phrase for winning!

Aug 8, 2023

A phrase all about being perfect!

Jul 25, 2023

An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!

Jul 18, 2023

Learn a phrase about pretending to work.

Jul 11, 2023

Learn how to describe your annoyance

Jul 4, 2023

Learn a phrase often used in business.

Jun 27, 2023

Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.

Jun 20, 2023

When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.

Jun 13, 2023

A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.

Jun 6, 2023

Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.

May 30, 2023

'Level up' your English and learn a new word!

May 23, 2023

Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.

May 16, 2023

Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.

May 9, 2023

Get fit with this new word!

May 2, 2023

Learn a phrase about impressing people.

Apr 25, 2023

Make sure you're heard with this expression.

Apr 18, 2023

Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.

Apr 11, 2023

Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.

Apr 4, 2023

Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.

Mar 28, 2023

Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.

Mar 21, 2023

Stop making excuses and learn this expression!

Mar 14, 2023

Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.

Mar 7, 2023

Learn a phrase about talking too much.

Feb 28, 2023

When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.

Feb 21, 2023

How do you describe something making slow progress?

Feb 14, 2023

Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.

Feb 13, 2023

If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?

Feb 7, 2023

Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.

Jan 31, 2023

Learn a phrase about remembering.

Jan 24, 2023

Learn an expression we use to say a new task is going very well.

Jan 17, 2023

If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!

Jan 9, 2023

A phrase about doing enough

Jan 3, 2023

When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.

Dec 23, 2022

Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.

Dec 20, 2022

Learn a phrase about receiving presents.

Dec 13, 2022

Learn a phrase about just doing enough.

Dec 6, 2022

Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.

Nov 29, 2022

What does ‘bite your tongue’ mean?

Nov 22, 2022

An easy phrase for an easy win!

Nov 15, 2022

The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!

Nov 8, 2022

A phrase for boring times.

Nov 8, 2022

A phrase about good organisation.

Oct 25, 2022

Learn this phrase to describe a complete mess.

Oct 18, 2022

Learn a phrase to describe a good situation.

Oct 11, 2022

Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.

Oct 4, 2022

Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.

Sep 26, 2022

If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.

Sep 20, 2022

Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock!

Sep 13, 2022

Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.

Sep 13, 2022

Learn a phrase about being wrong.

Sep 13, 2022

Sometimes people or things just annoy you. Learn a phrase about this.

Aug 23, 2022

Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning.

Aug 22, 2022

A random phrase

Aug 16, 2022

Do you find something disgusting? Use this word to describe it.

Aug 9, 2022

Learn a phrase to give encouragement

Aug 2, 2022

Is this phrase easy to learn?

Jul 26, 2022

Learn how to use ‘it’s now or never’

Jul 19, 2022

Learn a phrase to use when you hear good news.

Jul 12, 2022

Learn a phrase about extra effort.

Jul 5, 2022

Learn an expression about determination.

Jun 28, 2022

Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.

Jun 21, 2022

A phrase about forgetting something

Jun 13, 2022

Starting a new job means becoming familiar with new duties!

Jun 6, 2022

When there is more to say....

May 31, 2022

Are you ready to feel like a king or a queen?

May 24, 2022

Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.

May 17, 2022

Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation.

May 10, 2022

A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue.

May 4, 2022

How are you looking today? Could you be having a bad hair day?

May 3, 2022

Make the English you speak sound more natural

Apr 19, 2022

Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises.

Apr 12, 2022

Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.

Apr 5, 2022

Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad

Mar 29, 2022

Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.

Mar 22, 2022

What’s gathering dust in your house?

Mar 15, 2022

Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.

Mar 8, 2022

A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious.

Mar 1, 2022

Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak.

Feb 22, 2022

If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?

Feb 15, 2022

Who’s cramping your style?

Feb 8, 2022

Learn an expression for unbelievable events.

Feb 1, 2022

Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?

Jan 25, 2022

Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.

Jan 18, 2022

Learn a phrase about disappointment.

Jan 13, 2022

We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.

Jan 4, 2022

Learn a phrase about understanding someone.

Dec 28, 2021

Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.

Dec 21, 2021

Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift

Dec 14, 2021

If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?

Dec 7, 2021

Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!

Nov 30, 2021

Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.

Nov 23, 2021

Learn a phrase about having an additional skill.

Nov 16, 2021

When someone criticises something you’ve done, what do you do?

Nov 9, 2021

Learn a phrase about talking nonsense.

Nov 2, 2021

An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.

Oct 26, 2021

Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.

Oct 19, 2021

Do you know someone who always tells the truth?

Oct 12, 2021

An expression you can use to talk food you can't resist.

Oct 4, 2021

Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.

Sep 28, 2021

What or who do you think about all the time?

Sep 21, 2021

Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.

Sep 14, 2021

Here’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.

Sep 7, 2021

Learn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.

Aug 31, 2021

Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?

Aug 24, 2021

Learn an expression to introduce a surprising part of a story.

Aug 17, 2021

Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.

Aug 10, 2021

A word for when you want to say that something is really embarrassing.

Aug 5, 2021

Learn an expression to talk about why you love or hate something.

Jul 27, 2021

Some things are obvious but maybe this word isn’t. Listen to the programme.

Jul 20, 2021

If there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.

Jul 13, 2021

Learn a new meaning of the word 'savage'.

Jul 6, 2021

Learn an informal word to say something is amazing.

Jun 29, 2021

Learn an informal word to express shock.

Jun 22, 2021

Do you live for the moment?

Jun 15, 2021

If you want to say something has a good aura, we have an expression you can use.

Jun 8, 2021

Do you know what to call someone who’s new to something or very inexperienced?

Jun 1, 2021

Learn a word to describe behaving like an adult.

May 18, 2021

Learn a phrase about delaying things.

May 11, 2021

If you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!

May 4, 2021

We all like to talk, but some people don’t know when to stop.

Apr 27, 2021

What do you call a job badly done?

Apr 20, 2021

What do you think is absolutely amazing?

Apr 13, 2021

A phrase about having a lot of things to do.

Apr 6, 2021

Do a lot of people remark on how glamorous you are?

Mar 30, 2021

A word to describe someone with charm and energy!

Mar 23, 2021

If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.

Mar 16, 2021

Describing something insignificant

Mar 9, 2021

Learn a new informal word to describe something amazing.

Mar 2, 2021

Learn an expression about having influence.

Feb 23, 2021

'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.

Feb 16, 2021

'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.

Feb 9, 2021

Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.

Feb 2, 2021

Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.

Jan 26, 2021

A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.

Jan 19, 2021

Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.

Jan 12, 2021

Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...

Jan 5, 2021

Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

Dec 28, 2020

We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

Dec 15, 2020

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

Dec 8, 2020

Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dec 1, 2020

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nov 24, 2020

Don't share too many photos of your children!

Nov 17, 2020

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

Nov 10, 2020

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

Nov 2, 2020

Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

Oct 27, 2020

Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

Oct 20, 2020

Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

Oct 13, 2020

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

Oct 6, 2020

How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

Sep 29, 2020

Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!

Sep 22, 2020

Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

Sep 15, 2020

A word for social media attention-seekers!

Sep 8, 2020

Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

Sep 1, 2020

Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

Aug 25, 2020

A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

Aug 18, 2020

Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

Aug 11, 2020

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

Aug 4, 2020

Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

Jul 28, 2020

Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

Jul 21, 2020

Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

Jul 14, 2020

Learn an expression about criticism.

Jul 7, 2020

Learn an English expression with bite!

Jun 30, 2020

A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

Jun 23, 2020

Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

Jun 16, 2020

Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

Jun 9, 2020

Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.

Jun 2, 2020

What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

May 26, 2020

Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

May 19, 2020

An expression for when there aren't many people working.

May 12, 2020

A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

May 5, 2020

Learn a phrase for things that excite you!

Apr 28, 2020

Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.

Apr 21, 2020

Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?

Apr 14, 2020

Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.

Apr 7, 2020

What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

Mar 31, 2020

Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

Mar 17, 2020

Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

Mar 10, 2020

If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

Mar 3, 2020

Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

Feb 25, 2020

Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!

Feb 18, 2020

Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.

Feb 11, 2020

Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.

Feb 4, 2020

If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.

Jan 28, 2020

The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.

Jan 21, 2020

What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!

Jan 14, 2020

Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.

Jan 7, 2020

Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?

Dec 30, 2019

As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.

Dec 23, 2019

It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!

Dec 17, 2019

Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?

Dec 10, 2019

Learn an English expression about being polite.

Dec 3, 2019

Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?

Nov 26, 2019

‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.

Nov 19, 2019

It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!

Nov 12, 2019

You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.

Nov 5, 2019

A fairy tale with a new meaning

Oct 29, 2019

Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!

Oct 22, 2019

Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.

Oct 15, 2019

Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!

Oct 8, 2019

A phrase for when something spoils your fun.

Oct 1, 2019

Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!

Sep 24, 2019

When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.

Sep 17, 2019

Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.

Sep 10, 2019

When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.

Sep 3, 2019

We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!

Aug 27, 2019

We won’t teach you to lie, but you will learn how to use the word ‘fib’.

Aug 20, 2019

Cool off and learn this phrase with us.

Aug 13, 2019

Learn a humorous phrase about being the best!

Aug 6, 2019

When is 'across' not a preposition?

Jul 30, 2019

Learn an expression about likelihood.

Jul 23, 2019

A phrase about taking advantage of a situation to gain sympathy or respect

Jul 16, 2019

We’ve picked the best phrase for you to learn!

Jul 9, 2019

Learn a phrase about working hard to get just what you want.

Jul 2, 2019

Learn an expression about coincidences.

Jun 25, 2019

Learn an expression about disappearing

Jun 18, 2019

A phrase that sucks!

Jun 11, 2019

These are job skills needed to deal with the public, and very much in demand.

May 28, 2019

Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.

May 21, 2019

Looking for a sofa to sleep on? Learn a phrase to describe your actions.

May 14, 2019

Learn an English expression about skills we never forget.

May 7, 2019

Can you be on fire without any flames?

Apr 23, 2019

If something is 'dead good' is that a positive or negative thing?

Apr 16, 2019

A phrase about being unhelpful.

Apr 9, 2019

When can going to the bank be funny? We've got a phrase that will leave you laughing.

Apr 2, 2019

Find out more about a seriously funny English phrase.

Mar 26, 2019

Learn the right English phrase about having to put a stop to something.

Mar 19, 2019

Here's a phrase about preventing someone from discovering something.

Mar 12, 2019

Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.

Mar 5, 2019

What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.

Feb 26, 2019

How do you feel if you really like something or someone? This phrase might help you.

Feb 19, 2019

If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?

Feb 12, 2019

Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.

Feb 5, 2019

A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.

Jan 29, 2019

Moving from place to place can be chaotic. Learn a phrase to describe the situation

Jan 22, 2019

Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.

Jan 15, 2019

Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.

Jan 8, 2019

Rob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.

Jan 1, 2019

Learn a New Year-related expression

Dec 28, 2018

An expression for when you have good fortune

Dec 18, 2018

Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.

Dec 11, 2018

Learn this very modern expression.

Dec 4, 2018

How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?

Nov 27, 2018

Is it a meal or a type of weather?

Nov 20, 2018

Learn a phrase about giving up.

Nov 13, 2018

Is walking in the park easy? It can be if you learn this phrase!

Nov 6, 2018

Learn a new name for old tech

Oct 30, 2018

Are you ready for Halloween?

Oct 23, 2018

Feifei gives Neil something to chew on

Oct 16, 2018

Not all waffling is good!

Oct 9, 2018

Describe something that isn't straight.

Oct 2, 2018

Doing something amazing.

Sep 25, 2018

Has someone annoyed you? Use this word.

Sep 18, 2018

Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.

Sep 11, 2018

A phrase for when you're struggling to do something.

Sep 4, 2018

A word for a bad mood.

Aug 28, 2018

Learn a spicy expression.

Aug 21, 2018

A sweet phrase for irritating behaviour.

Aug 14, 2018

Do you need someone to go faster? Use this informal phrase.

Aug 7, 2018

When does the word 'ping' not make a sound? Find out in this programme.

Jul 31, 2018

When the time comes to make an important decision, what do you say?

Jul 24, 2018

Learn a phrase about having a go at something

Jul 17, 2018

Can you accept something you don't like?

Jul 10, 2018

Learn an expression about accepting criticism

Jul 3, 2018

Learn a phrase about accepting blame

Jun 26, 2018

Rob and Feifei sniff out a new phrase to learn

Jun 19, 2018

Learn a phrase about important people

Jun 12, 2018

Learn an expression for a no-win situation.

Jun 5, 2018

Learn a phrase about allowing a situation to become calm again

May 29, 2018

Learn a phrase about not saying much

May 22, 2018

Learn about a trouble-free phrase

May 15, 2018

An expression for a financial injury

May 8, 2018

A phrase for trivial things

May 1, 2018

Learn from what you've done

Apr 24, 2018

Someone who's skilled and experienced

Apr 17, 2018

Learn a phrase about missing out.

Apr 10, 2018

Learn an expression about enjoying someone's misfortunes.

Apr 3, 2018

Are you a smartphone zombie?

Mar 27, 2018

Are you someone who only eats food that has been wasted or thrown away? Learn a word that describes what you are

Mar 20, 2018

Have you ever made the wrong assumption? Here's a dog-related phrase to describe your actions

Mar 13, 2018

Can you make the impossible possible? This phrase implies you can't but what's it got to do with a cuckoo?

Mar 6, 2018

Payback time

Feb 27, 2018

Relaxed about the future? Here's a phrase that might describe your character

Feb 20, 2018

Young, clever and successful: find out a phrase that describes someone like this

Feb 13, 2018

Can you enjoy the advantages of two different situations at the same time? You can if you use this phrase

Feb 6, 2018

Are you taking it easy or just being lazy? Here's a phrase to describe your condition

Jan 30, 2018

Have you got a story to tell? Here's a phrase about just telling the important bits

Jan 29, 2018

Beards have been 'a thing' for a while. Is it now time to shave them off?

Jan 23, 2018

Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need

Jan 9, 2018

Is it time to go? Here's a phrase about avoiding a tricky situation

Dec 26, 2017

We love slang, idioms, phrases and all that jazz! Learn a new phrase with us

Dec 18, 2017

A phrase to use when you're being brutally honest

Dec 12, 2017

Don't know which one to use? You need to up your emoji game

Dec 5, 2017

Have you heard the good news? This programme has something to shout about!

Nov 28, 2017

No spiders involved. It's time to get lively and learn a new English phrase

Nov 21, 2017

Want to go to a party? This phrase might help you get an invitation

Nov 14, 2017

Need directions to learn a new English phrase? Here's one about a map and being famous

Nov 7, 2017

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

Oct 31, 2017

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

Oct 24, 2017

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!

Oct 17, 2017

Are you doing something very boring? We have just the phrase for you!

Oct 10, 2017

You might know the slang expression ‘LOL’, but do you know about ‘lolz’?

Oct 3, 2017

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

Sep 26, 2017

You know what ‘about’ means, right? But maybe not this extra meaning! Take another look with us

Sep 19, 2017

Learn an informal expression for when you have to improvise

Sep 12, 2017

Not sure what to expect? Learn a phrase about hoping your choice will turn out ok

Sep 5, 2017

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'

Aug 29, 2017

Tricks and dishonesty: Learn this phrase before it fools you!

Aug 22, 2017

If you do something left, right, and centre does that mean you do it everywhere? Rob's being doing just that but what's he been doing it with?

Aug 15, 2017

Why has Rob got a donkey in the studio?! It's probably got something with today's authentic English phrase which is about not doing something for a long time

Aug 8, 2017

What's that ringing sound? Is it someone giving you a bell? Find out what it all means

Aug 1, 2017

Echo echo echo echo…

Jul 25, 2017

Do you melt too easily?

Jul 18, 2017

Learn an expression which you can use to say you're under pressure

Jul 11, 2017

When can a wet weekend be dry? Find out with another authentic English expression

Jul 4, 2017

Some things in life are hard work. Discover a phrase that describes these situations

Jun 27, 2017

Going on holiday to do your job? What's it got to do with driving a bus?

Jun 20, 2017

Old-fashioned and set in your ways? Could you be one of these people?

Jun 13, 2017

Use this phrase involving bottles when you’re too afraid to do something

Jun 13, 2017

Not impressed by something? Here's an expression that describes what you think

Jun 6, 2017

Nothing, absolutely nothing, nothing at all… Not even one little sausage!

May 30, 2017

Not everything in this life is fun. Learn a phrase to describe boring jobs!

May 23, 2017

Love pizza? Feifei and Neil bring you a phrase to show how much you enjoy something

May 16, 2017

Looked everywhere? Learn a phrase about shops that isn’t about shops!

May 9, 2017

Some things have to be expected. Learn a phrase to describe this situation

May 2, 2017

Heard something unconvincing? Maybe it's time to get out the washing powder!

Apr 25, 2017

Can you do lots of different things? This could be the phrase to describe you

Apr 18, 2017

Doing something you shouldn't? Here's a phrase about not being caught

Apr 11, 2017

Make the English you speak sound more natural

Apr 4, 2017

Learn a phrase about having new experiences

Mar 28, 2017

Starting out in a new profession? Here's an expression about gaining experience

Mar 21, 2017

Getting less for your money? Could you be the victim of 'shrinkflation'?

Mar 14, 2017

Is someone making unreasonable requests? Here's where they live

Mar 7, 2017

Fishing for a phrase? This could be the one for you

Feb 28, 2017

What would Rob do at the drop of a hat? Find out more about this expression

Feb 21, 2017

What does being confident but rude have to do with your neck? Learn an expression that should not be taken literally

Feb 14, 2017

Wasting time doing something that's been done before? There's a phrase to explain this

Feb 7, 2017

Do you have a false friend? In The English We Speak we get to hear how one of Feifei's best friends isn't a friend at all and discover that there's a great word to describe them

Jan 31, 2017

Give both sides of the argument with this phrase

Jan 24, 2017

Watching a ‘box’ can’t be very enjoyable, can it?

Jan 3, 2017

Understanding someone's true intentions

Dec 20, 2016

Learn a word that describes tempting online links

Dec 13, 2016

Dan and Feifei are in the studio and Dan has been working on a new music track. Will it be good? Let's find out

Dec 6, 2016

How do you kiss someone without kissing them? Neil and Feifei explain a word which describes a popular way of greeting and saying goodbye to friends

Nov 29, 2016

A word for when a man explains to a woman something in a way which suggests she's stupid.

Nov 22, 2016

Neil is rolling on the floor to teach a phrase connected to wealth. Feifei explains

Nov 15, 2016

Feifei and Sian discuss a word to use when something unexpectedly appears in your photo.

Nov 8, 2016

Do you look up every symptom on the internet and then imagine you have a serious illness? Here's an expression to describe what you're doing

Nov 1, 2016

Are you discussing your private life in public? Here's an expression to describe what you're doing

Oct 25, 2016

There's a cat about and Feifei's not talking. Learn an expression that questions her quietness

Oct 18, 2016

Neil's doing a partner dance on his own in the studio to help you learn English. Learn an expression which means two people need to accept the blame for a bad situation

Oct 11, 2016

Feifei kicks Neil in the face after he hits her knee with a hammer. It's all to teach you a useful English expression

Oct 4, 2016

An expression with three related but slightly different meanings connected to strong opinions

Sep 27, 2016

Why is Neil trying to smoke a cigar in the studio? Learn an English expression about almost succeeding

Sep 20, 2016

Neil's goat Fred is a bit smelly but useful for teaching an English expression. Feifei's not happy

Sep 13, 2016

Neil's wearing a vest in the studio to teach an expression about effort. Feifei's concerned he'll injure himself

Sep 6, 2016

Feifei has written a letter to her family. Find out why Sian finds this old-school

Aug 30, 2016

Sian has received lots of emails! Learn another way to say 'lots'

Aug 23, 2016

Sian is irritable today because she skipped breakfast! Learn an adjective to describe people who feel angry when they get hungry

Aug 16, 2016

What can you pull out of a hat? Learn an expression that describes doing something that saves the day

Aug 4, 2016

Are you obliged to do something you can't or don't want to? We teach you what to say

Jul 26, 2016

Is someone telling an outrageous lie? Here's an expression we can use

Jul 19, 2016

Someone making a big fuss about something small? Here's a phrase to describe what they're doing

Jul 12, 2016

When friendship is under test, something tiny and as light as a straw could cause a huge problem

Jul 5, 2016

Want to learn about life? Here's a place most of us have studied at

Jun 28, 2016

What does the colour of your clothes say about your job?

Jun 21, 2016

No need to be in the theatre to find a drama queen. We teach you where to find them…

Jun 14, 2016

An expression for when something is likely to happen. What's on the cards for you?

Jun 7, 2016

Is nobody listening to you? Learn a colourful phrase to explain the situation

May 31, 2016

Someone behaving badly? Here's a phrase that tells them what to do

May 24, 2016

Want to trick someone? Here is a phrase that involves pulling a part of your body!

May 17, 2016

A helpful phrase for doing something good

May 10, 2016

Got an idea that's never going to work? Here is a phrase to describe the situation

May 3, 2016

Learn the phrase Helen needs to describe the headache her mobile phone company is causing her

Apr 26, 2016

When you are in the habit of spending all your money as soon as it comes in, you can use this phrase to express yourself

Apr 19, 2016

How to describe doing a thorough search for something in a very messy way

Apr 12, 2016

How do you ask someone to change the way they do things in the future? Learn this phrase connected to motion

Apr 5, 2016

When things go wrong and the outcome isn't good, what kind of recipe are you following? Learn a phrase that has nothing to do with cooking

Mar 29, 2016

When you need to learn something very quickly, it’s worth considering a super fast learning programme, but it’s not for everyone

Mar 22, 2016

When you are in total agreement with ideas or suggestions from others, try a new phrase to express yourself

Mar 15, 2016

What time of the year describes a good mood? Learn this lively and cheerful phrase

Mar 1, 2016

Is this expression related to numbers? If half a dozen is six, what does this expression mean? Listen to the programme

Feb 23, 2016

How can you make sure a new project is going to be a successful? Here's a piece of good advice

Feb 16, 2016

Not telling the truth is not a good thing to do. Learn a phrase to describe your actions

Feb 9, 2016

Rob's been asked to dress up like a monkey but it seems like someone is literally making a monkey out of him!