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.
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 6, 2024
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
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 12, 2023
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
Nov 28, 2023
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
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.
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.
Jun 20, 2023
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
May 23, 2023
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
Apr 18, 2023
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
Feb 28, 2023
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
Feb 14, 2023
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
Jan 17, 2023
If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
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 6, 2022
Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
Nov 15, 2022
The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
Oct 11, 2022
Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
Jun 28, 2022
Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.
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.
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 15, 2022
Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.
Jan 25, 2022
Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.
Dec 14, 2021
If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?
Nov 30, 2021
Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.
Oct 26, 2021
Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.
Oct 4, 2021
Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.
Jul 20, 2021
If there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.
May 11, 2021
If you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!
Mar 23, 2021
If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.
Jan 26, 2021
A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.
Dec 1, 2020
Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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 6, 2020
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
Sep 22, 2020
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
Aug 25, 2020
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
Aug 11, 2020
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
Jul 21, 2020
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
Jun 16, 2020
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
Jun 2, 2020
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
May 12, 2020
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
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 10, 2020
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
Feb 18, 2020
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
Feb 4, 2020
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
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!
Nov 12, 2019
You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
Oct 29, 2019
Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
Oct 15, 2019
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
Oct 1, 2019
Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
Sep 17, 2019
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
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.
Apr 9, 2019
When can going to the bank be funny? We've got a phrase that will leave you laughing.
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 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 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.
Sep 18, 2018
Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.
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?
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 23, 2018
Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need
Dec 26, 2017
We love slang, idioms, phrases and all that jazz! Learn a new phrase with us
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 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 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 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 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
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 13, 2017
Not impressed by something? Here's an expression that describes what you think
May 23, 2017
Love pizza? Feifei and Neil bring you a phrase to show how much you enjoy something
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
Mar 28, 2017
Starting out in a new profession? Here's an expression about gaining experience
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
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 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 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 24, 2016
Want to trick someone? Here is a phrase that involves pulling a part of your body!
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!
Jan 26, 2016
Although other people may think you are behaving rather strangely, you know what you are doing. There's a reason and a phrase to describe your behaviour
Jan 12, 2016
Most people like a present that is cheap and cheerful. But no one likes something that is cheap and nasty
Jan 5, 2016
When a situation is hard to accept, what do you say? This phrase could be for you
Dec 15, 2015
Learn a humorous expression that is used when someone is going to have a strong alcoholic drink
Dec 1, 2015
When things are not going as planned, we can say they've gone ‘down the pan’, but which pan is it?
Nov 17, 2015
Do you have a sweet tooth? Is it something that you are born with or do you develop it?
Nov 10, 2015
When a car bumper is almost touch another car bumper, you know the situation on the road is bad
Oct 27, 2015
Oh no, you've forgotten the word for something! Don't worry, this expression might help
Oct 20, 2015
Are London and New York separated by a pond? Learn this expression people say on both sides of the Atlantic
Oct 13, 2015
Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you
Oct 6, 2015
Have you paid very little money for something normally expensive? Learn an expression for when you find a bargain
Sep 29, 2015
Learn what you say when share prices rise and when they fall. We help you to understand financial terms
Sep 22, 2015
'Trolls' and 'haters' are the people who want to annoy you. The names are part of the new vocabulary of social media
Sep 15, 2015
If you don't think someone is very good at doing something what should you say? Here's a phrase to help you
Sep 8, 2015
What object is full of laughs? This is a phrase that describes someone who is fun
Sep 1, 2015
Do you know a place very well? Are you able to find your way in a place without looking at any maps? Here is a way of saying it with help from your hand
Aug 18, 2015
Learn a phrase that's full of praise. You won't need a credit card to use this one
Aug 11, 2015
Who's that knocking at the door? Someone's here to tell you you're in financial trouble
Jun 30, 2015
Drink to celebrate the good things in life, drink to forget the bad. Here's an expression for people who like an alcoholic drink
Jun 16, 2015
Is there someone tormenting you online? Here's an expression for when people hide behind a computer to attack others
May 19, 2015
What's a razor got to do with Rob's bike ride to work? Here's an expression for when you've had a narrow escape.
May 12, 2015
Why did Rob ask Feifei to meet him in the studio? Here's an expression for when you've forgotten something.
Apr 28, 2015
Neil can't find his script. His pen's gone missing. He's feeling a bit confused. What's wrong with him? Find out in the programme.
Apr 21, 2015
Feifei wants to borrow Rob's car but she takes a long time getting to the point. Find out why Rob tells her not to go around the houses. And why doesn't Rob want her to drive his car?
Apr 14, 2015
When someone says the phrase 'done and dusted', do they mean doing some proper cleaning?
Mar 31, 2015
Why has Helen put a sock in the toaster and how is that going to keep her quiet?
Mar 31, 2015
Who's the wild card in the office? Rob and Feifei use a phrase to describe an unpredictable colleague.
Mar 17, 2015
Feifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark doesn't involve using knives!
Mar 10, 2015
Li and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?
Feb 17, 2015
Neil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.
Feb 10, 2015
Feifei and Harry use an expression for people and ideas that change the way we do things.
Feb 3, 2015
Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.
Jan 27, 2015
Harry and Feifei talk about a common colloquial expression for when things are intense.
Jan 20, 2015
Harry and Feifei talk about an expression that is not as violent as it sounds.
Dec 30, 2014
Neil tells Helen to kill time but she smashes up a clock. Find out why and learn a useful expression.
Dec 23, 2014
Do you celebrate Christmas? Do you like eating turkey? Do you think turkeys like Christmas? Learn this humorous idiom
Dec 16, 2014
There's something Neil's forgotten to do and now he has to face the music. Listen to the programme to find out why.
Dec 9, 2014
'Snail mail', 'post' and 'hard copy' – learn expressions connected with computers
Dec 2, 2014
Li's cat video has gone viral. Will she be happy about it? Learn an expression from the internet age
Nov 25, 2014
Is Feifei's designer shawl a solution to her problems with Lisa? Listen to the programme to find out
Nov 11, 2014
Rob's very expensive shirt is ruined! Who will pay for it? Listen to the programme to find out
Nov 4, 2014
Is Rob hungry enough to win a pie-eating competition? Listen to the programme
Oct 28, 2014
Feifei has a thing or two to learn from the ducks in the park. So do you. Listen to the programme.
Oct 21, 2014
Li wants to invest in a car moved by air. Is she going to lose her money?
Oct 14, 2014
Is Feifei giving up her job to take care of babies? Learn an amusing idiom: 'Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater'.
Sep 29, 2014
Is this butter for a cake, for toast or... to put on a person? Finn and Feifei explain
Aug 11, 2014
If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?
Jul 21, 2014
When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer
Jul 14, 2014
Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme
Jul 7, 2014
Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?
Jun 23, 2014
Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?
Jun 2, 2014
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
May 26, 2014
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
May 12, 2014
It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
May 5, 2014
Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
Apr 28, 2014
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.
Apr 21, 2014
Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
Apr 14, 2014
Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.
Mar 17, 2014
Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase
Mar 3, 2014
Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.
Feb 24, 2014
Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.
Feb 17, 2014
Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.
Feb 10, 2014
What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.
Jan 27, 2014
What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.
Jan 20, 2014
Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it means when it happens to you.
Jan 13, 2014
Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this expression won't frighten you.
Jan 6, 2014
Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
Dec 30, 2013
If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they build a wardrobe.
Dec 23, 2013
The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?
Dec 16, 2013
Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist
Dec 2, 2013
Which way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use when you keep coming back to the same problem.
Nov 25, 2013
Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal. What does it mean? Find out more by listening to this programme.
Nov 18, 2013
Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.
Nov 4, 2013
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
Oct 21, 2013
Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh. Rob has to explain exactly what he's going to get.
Oct 14, 2013
Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.
Oct 7, 2013
Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... Find out more here.
Sep 23, 2013
Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience
Sep 16, 2013
Feifei has just returned to the office after a really relaxing holiday. So why does Finn ask her if she had a ball? Find out in the programme.
Sep 9, 2013
Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. What is going on?
Sep 2, 2013
When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone slang.
Aug 26, 2013
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'a can of worms'.
Aug 19, 2013
What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this programme to learn lots of different phrases you can use.
Aug 12, 2013
Learn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this programme.
Aug 5, 2013
Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want.
Jul 29, 2013
Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?
Jul 23, 2013
Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it than that.
Jul 8, 2013
Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests who also want to eat their delicious picnic snacks.
Jul 1, 2013
How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking risks?
Jun 24, 2013
It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.
Jun 17, 2013
Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.
Jun 3, 2013
Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers. That's why neither of them has slept a wink.
May 20, 2013
Were you born yesterday? Probably not, but this is a useful expression if someone's trying to fool you.
May 13, 2013
Do you have a six-pack or a one-pack? Maybe it's time to do more exercise! Find out why in The English We Speak.
May 6, 2013
Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the BBC Learning English kitchen. Would you like to eat a book?
Apr 29, 2013
Things are 'on the up' for Jennifer and Jean at work. Find out why in The English We Speak.
Apr 22, 2013
Do you know what this text message abbreviation means? Find out with Jennifer and Rob in this week's programme.
Apr 15, 2013
Feifei thinks that Catherine looks better, younger, prettier. Why does Catherine look so different today? Find out more with The English We Speak.
Apr 8, 2013
Does Finn have to look after his uncle's white elephant? Find out more with The English We Speak.
Apr 1, 2013
Finn has his finger on the pulse when Feifei says that she has no clue about some actors in a movie. What does it mean?
Mar 25, 2013
Can Feifei cut the mustard to win a cooking contest? Find out more with The English We Speak.
Mar 18, 2013
Does Feifei really need a lifejacket to go to Finn's uncle's party? Find out more about this phrase in this programme.
Mar 11, 2013
Li and Rob are going on a holiday and are getting ready at the airport. But Rob is very surprised to find Li carrying so many things that she is not allowed to take on board. Find out more with The English We Speak.
Mar 4, 2013
Vera gets angry with Dominic when Rob mentions the phrase 'the writing is on the wall'. Is Dominic being naughty?
Feb 25, 2013
Kaz invites Tom, Dick and Harry to the studio and introduces them to Yang Li. Who are they?
Feb 18, 2013
Abigail tells Rob to act his age not his shoe size. But what does this mean?
Feb 8, 2013
Why does Abigail keep saying she's 'going to town'? And what has it got to do with red food? Find out here.
Feb 1, 2013
Someone in the office is over the moon about getting a new job. Find out what that really means in this week's programme.
Jan 28, 2013
Rob gets Li to help him with some quiz answers. Does she know her onions? Find out more about this phrase here.
Jan 21, 2013
Why does Li think that there is a ghost in her house? Find out more here.
Jan 14, 2013
Find out what the expression 'not rocket science' means in this programme.
Jan 7, 2013
Kaz says his party 'went down a storm'. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Find out here.
Dec 31, 2012
Kaz is feeling very chuffed today. Find out what this phrase means in this programme.
Dec 24, 2012
Kaz decides to 'hit the ground running' in this week's programme. Find out what this phrase means by listening to this programme.
Dec 17, 2012
Finn has entered the blogosphere! Find out what this word means in The English We Speak.
Dec 10, 2012
Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work. Learn a phrase to describe having lots of options. Find out more with this programme.
Dec 3, 2012
Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react when she finds out what the illness actually is...?
Nov 26, 2012
Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?
Nov 19, 2012
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.
Nov 12, 2012
Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.
Nov 5, 2012
Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's programme.
Oct 29, 2012
Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?
Oct 22, 2012
Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that they are muscular men? Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.
Oct 15, 2012
Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.
Oct 8, 2012
Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? Listen to this programme to find out.
Oct 1, 2012
Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!
Sep 24, 2012
Rosie arrives late again and she tells Helen that their boss will throw the book at her. Is he going to hurt her?
Sep 17, 2012
Jen made some delicious pies but what does it mean when we say she has 'a finger in every pie'?
Sep 10, 2012
Helen and Rosie are doing a salsa class, but Rosie is still finding her feet. What does it mean?
Sep 3, 2012
Jennifer managed to do something by the skin of her teeth. What does it mean?
Aug 27, 2012
Rob finds himself in a no-win situation although he wins a horse racing bet. What does it mean?
Aug 20, 2012
Li joins Rob on a sailing boat. Listen to their excursion and learn some sailing idioms..
Aug 13, 2012
Why is Rob dressing like a teenager? Find out in The English We Speak!
Jul 30, 2012
Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish. Find out what he means in The English We Speak.
Jul 23, 2012
Neil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more in The English We Speak.
Jul 16, 2012
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?
Jul 9, 2012
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
Jul 2, 2012
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
Jun 25, 2012
Can Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.
Jun 18, 2012
What are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?
Jun 11, 2012
Does the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's The English We Speak.
Jun 4, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase What's the damage?
May 28, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase Why the long face?
May 21, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to murder something'.
May 14, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to catch someone's eye'.
May 7, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'No strings attached'
Apr 30, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'A spanner in the works'
Apr 23, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'call it a day'
Apr 16, 2012
Learn phrases related to feet in this week's The English We Speak.
Apr 9, 2012
Learn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this week's The English We Speak.
Apr 2, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'knickers in a twist'.
Mar 26, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'To let the cat out of the bag'.
Mar 19, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'To paint the town'.
Mar 12, 2012
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed'.
Mar 5, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'Wake up and smell the coffee!'.
Feb 27, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'Have your cake and eat it'.
Feb 20, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'Happy bunny'.
Feb 13, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'Get your hands dirty'.
Feb 6, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak, Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase to prevent people taking offence at something.
Jan 30, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the meaning of the word 'Dragon'.
Jan 23, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'Easy tiger!'.
Jan 16, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the words 'stuff' and 'stuffed'.
Jan 9, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'bubbly'.
Jan 2, 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we talk about Christmas and the phrase 'all the trimmings'.
Dec 26, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'cheesy'.
Dec 19, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'work for peanuts'.
Dec 12, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'sinking feeling'.
Dec 5, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'head over heels'.
Nov 28, 2011
Neil needs to put a clock on the studio wall, but can he nail it? Find out more in this week's programme.
Nov 21, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'lairy'.
Nov 14, 2011
Neil tells Li about his plan to live in luxury after giving up his job. Find out more about how he will pay for his expense in this week's programme.
Oct 31, 2011
Are you a smoothie? Learn different meanings of the word 'smoothie' with Neil and Li.
Oct 24, 2011
The English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak.
Oct 20, 2011
Everyone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen.
Oct 10, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'heavy'.
Oct 3, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'.
Sep 26, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'.
Sep 19, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'.
Sep 12, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'.
Sep 5, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'mind-boggling'.
Aug 29, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'.
Aug 22, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'.
Aug 15, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'.
Aug 8, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'.
Aug 1, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'.
Jul 25, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping.
Jul 18, 2011
William and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more.
Jul 11, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'.
Jul 4, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'.
Jun 27, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals.
Jun 20, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood.
Jun 13, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'.
Jun 6, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at a new slang usage of the word 'bounce'.
May 30, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'.
May 23, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'.
May 16, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'.
May 9, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'.
Apr 25, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely.
Apr 18, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.
Apr 11, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz.
Apr 4, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect.
Mar 28, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.
Mar 21, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'.
Mar 10, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'awesome'
Mar 7, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'wee'
Feb 28, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'green'
Feb 21, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'loved up'
Feb 14, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'chillax'
Feb 7, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'rabbit in the headlights'.
Jan 31, 2011
This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. What does it mean and what words can you use it with?
Jan 24, 2011
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'icebreaker'.
Jan 17, 2011
In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'good egg'.
Jan 10, 2011
Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball in a big rush. Will she really get her happy ending this week?
Jan 3, 2011
Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.
Dec 27, 2010
Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.
Nov 29, 2010
In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.
Nov 22, 2010
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.
Nov 15, 2010
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.
Nov 8, 2010
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.
Nov 1, 2010
In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.
Oct 25, 2010
In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.
Oct 18, 2010
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.
Oct 11, 2010
In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.
Oct 4, 2010
In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.
Sep 27, 2010
In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.
Sep 20, 2010
John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'
Sep 13, 2010
In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"
Sep 6, 2010
In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'