Here's an expression that talks about doing something for fun
Published on Tuesday, 15th July 2025.
This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here.
Published on Tuesday, 8th July 2025.
This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn it here
Published on Tuesday, 1st July 2025.
Learn an expression about responsibility
Published on Tuesday, 24th June 2025.
An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released
Published on Tuesday, 17th June 2025.
An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.
Published on Tuesday, 10th June 2025.
An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here!
Published on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.
An expression that talks about something extra you have.
Published on Tuesday, 27th May 2025.
An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way.
Published on Tuesday, 20th May 2025.
Use this expression when something really annoys you. Learn it here.
Published on Tuesday, 13th May 2025.
An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.
Published on Tuesday, 6th May 2025.
An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.
Published on Tuesday, 29th April 2025.
Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.
Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something.
Published on Tuesday, 15th April 2025.
An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment.
Published on Tuesday, 8th April 2025.
This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.
Published on Tuesday, 1st April 2025.
What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'?
Published on Tuesday, 25th March 2025.
This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way.
If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you.
Published on Tuesday, 11th March 2025.
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 4th March 2025.
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2025.
Today, we meet musician Adam, who performs for us in Ipswich town centre.
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2025.
Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor!
Published on Monday, 17th February 2025.
Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.
Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2025.
We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expression
Published on Monday, 10th February 2025.
Today, we meet Grace, who performs for us in a library in Liverpool.
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2025.
An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems
Published on Monday, 3rd February 2025.
In our new music series, we meet musician Josh who sings for us at the BBC.
Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2025.
A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship.
Published on Monday, 27th January 2025.
In our new music series, we meet musician Bailey who sings for us by the sea.
Published on Tuesday, 21st January 2025.
A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here
Published on Monday, 20th January 2025.
An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.
Published on Tuesday, 14th January 2025.
This expression is all about following the rules.
Published on Tuesday, 7th January 2025.
Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.
Published on Tuesday, 31st December 2024.
If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.
Published on Tuesday, 24th December 2024.
An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here
Published on Tuesday, 17th December 2024.
An expression that means you're focussed on one thing at a particular period of life
Published on Tuesday, 10th December 2024.
Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024.
Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit
Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2024.
Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2024.
When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.
Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2024.
An expression that means including all your imperfections.
Published on Tuesday, 5th November 2024.
An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2024.
Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024.
Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.
Published on Tuesday, 15th October 2024.
This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination.
Published on Tuesday, 8th October 2024.
Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.
Published on Monday, 30th September 2024.
Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'.
Published on Tuesday, 24th September 2024.
Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.
Published on Tuesday, 17th September 2024.
Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions.
Published on Tuesday, 10th September 2024.
Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024.
Here's an expression about increasing intensity.
Published on Tuesday, 27th August 2024.
Learn an expression that means getting used to something.
Published on Tuesday, 20th August 2024.
An expression that means something is very high quality.
Published on Tuesday, 13th August 2024.
An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.
Published on Tuesday, 6th August 2024.
This expression is all about being in control.
Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2024.
Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!
Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024.
Learn an expression about trying something new.
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2024.
Here's an expression about clumsiness.
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2024.
Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd July 2024.
If you take the plunge, you make an important decision that cannot be easily reversed.
Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2024.
Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and don’t know a good way to say it?
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2024.
Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2024.
Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!
Published on Tuesday, 4th June 2024.
Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.
Published on Tuesday, 28th May 2024.
A word to express surprise or shock.
Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2024.
An expression that means relax and celebrate.
Published on Tuesday, 14th May 2024.
Follow ‘Learning English Conversations’ to get all the latest episodes.
Published on Monday, 13th May 2024.
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2024.
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
Published on Tuesday, 30th April 2024.
This describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make someone unlikeable.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024.
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2024.
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
Published on Tuesday, 9th April 2024.
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
Let us walk you through how to use this phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2024.
There are some things that you have to build up gradually. Talk about them using this.
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2024.
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
Published on Wednesday, 13th March 2024.
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2024.
An expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions. Learn how to use it here.
Published on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.
Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2024.
Learn a phrase about making money.
Published on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
Published on Tuesday, 6th February 2024.
A phrase to describe how busy you are
Published on Tuesday, 30th January 2024.
What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
Published on Monday, 22nd January 2024.
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
Published on Tuesday, 16th January 2024.
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Published on Monday, 8th January 2024.
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024.
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
Published on Tuesday, 26th December 2023.
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2023.
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
Published on Tuesday, 12th December 2023.
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
Published on Tuesday, 5th December 2023.
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2023.
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2023.
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
Published on Tuesday, 14th November 2023.
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2023.
How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2023.
If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2023.
What makes you want to run for the hills?
Published on Tuesday, 10th October 2023.
How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
Published on Tuesday, 26th September 2023.
If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
Published on Tuesday, 19th September 2023.
How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
Published on Tuesday, 12th September 2023.
Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
Published on Tuesday, 5th September 2023.
Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
Published on Tuesday, 29th August 2023.
Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd August 2023.
Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
Published on Tuesday, 15th August 2023.
Learn a phrase for winning!
Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2023.
A phrase all about being perfect!
An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!
Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2023.
Learn a phrase about pretending to work.
Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2023.
Learn how to describe your annoyance
Published on Tuesday, 11th July 2023.
Learn a phrase often used in business.
Published on Tuesday, 4th July 2023.
Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
Published on Tuesday, 27th June 2023.
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2023.
A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2023.
Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.
Published on Tuesday, 6th June 2023.
'Level up' your English and learn a new word!
Published on Tuesday, 30th May 2023.
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023.
Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2023.
Get fit with this new word!
Published on Tuesday, 9th May 2023.
Learn a phrase about impressing people.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd May 2023.
Make sure you're heard with this expression.
Published on Tuesday, 25th April 2023.
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
Published on Tuesday, 18th April 2023.
Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2023.
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2023.
Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
Published on Tuesday, 28th March 2023.
Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2023.
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2023.
Learn a phrase about talking too much.
Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2023.
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023.
How do you describe something making slow progress?
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2023.
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
Published on Tuesday, 14th February 2023.
If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
Published on Monday, 13th February 2023.
Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2023.
Learn a phrase about remembering.
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2023.
Learn an expression we use to say a new task is going very well.
Published on Tuesday, 24th January 2023.
If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
Published on Tuesday, 17th January 2023.
A phrase about doing enough
Published on Monday, 9th January 2023.
When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023.
Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
Published on Friday, 23rd December 2022.
Learn a phrase about receiving presents.
Published on Tuesday, 20th December 2022.
Learn a phrase about just doing enough.
Published on Tuesday, 13th December 2022.
Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
Published on Tuesday, 6th December 2022.
What does ‘bite your tongue’ mean?
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022.
An easy phrase for an easy win!
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2022.
The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2022.
A phrase for boring times.
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2022.
A phrase about good organisation.
Learn this phrase to describe a complete mess.
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2022.
Learn a phrase to describe a good situation.
Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2022.
Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2022.
Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2022.
If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.
Published on Monday, 26th September 2022.
Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock!
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2022.
Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 13th September 2022.
Learn a phrase about being wrong.
Sometimes people or things just annoy you. Learn a phrase about this.
Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2022.
A random phrase
Published on Monday, 22nd August 2022.
Do you find something disgusting? Use this word to describe it.
Published on Tuesday, 16th August 2022.
Learn a phrase to give encouragement
Published on Tuesday, 9th August 2022.
Is this phrase easy to learn?
Published on Tuesday, 2nd August 2022.
Learn how to use ‘it’s now or never’
Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2022.
Learn a phrase to use when you hear good news.
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2022.
Learn a phrase about extra effort.
Published on Tuesday, 12th July 2022.
Learn an expression about determination.
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2022.
Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.
Published on Tuesday, 28th June 2022.
A phrase about forgetting something
Published on Tuesday, 21st June 2022.
Starting a new job means becoming familiar with new duties!
Published on Monday, 13th June 2022.
When there is more to say....
Published on Monday, 6th June 2022.
Are you ready to feel like a king or a queen?
Published on Tuesday, 31st May 2022.
Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 24th May 2022.
Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation.
Published on Tuesday, 17th May 2022.
A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue.
Published on Tuesday, 10th May 2022.
How are you looking today? Could you be having a bad hair day?
Published on Wednesday, 4th May 2022.
Make the English you speak sound more natural
Published on Tuesday, 3rd May 2022.
Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises.
Published on Tuesday, 19th April 2022.
Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.
Published on Tuesday, 12th April 2022.
Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad
Published on Tuesday, 5th April 2022.
Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.
Published on Tuesday, 29th March 2022.
What’s gathering dust in your house?
Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022.
Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.
Published on Tuesday, 15th March 2022.
A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious.
Published on Tuesday, 8th March 2022.
Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak.
Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2022.
If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?
Published on Tuesday, 22nd February 2022.
Who’s cramping your style?
Published on Tuesday, 15th February 2022.
Learn an expression for unbelievable events.
Published on Tuesday, 8th February 2022.
Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?
Published on Tuesday, 1st February 2022.
Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.
Published on Tuesday, 25th January 2022.
Learn a phrase about disappointment.
Published on Tuesday, 18th January 2022.
We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.
Published on Thursday, 13th January 2022.
Learn a phrase about understanding someone.
Published on Tuesday, 4th January 2022.
Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.
Published on Tuesday, 28th December 2021.
Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift
Published on Tuesday, 21st December 2021.
If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?
Published on Tuesday, 14th December 2021.
Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!
Published on Tuesday, 7th December 2021.
Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.
Published on Tuesday, 30th November 2021.
Learn a phrase about having an additional skill.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021.
When someone criticises something you’ve done, what do you do?
Published on Tuesday, 16th November 2021.
Learn a phrase about talking nonsense.
Published on Tuesday, 9th November 2021.
An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd November 2021.
Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.
Published on Tuesday, 26th October 2021.
Do you know someone who always tells the truth?
Published on Tuesday, 19th October 2021.
An expression you can use to talk food you can't resist.
Published on Tuesday, 12th October 2021.
Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.
Published on Monday, 4th October 2021.
What or who do you think about all the time?
Published on Tuesday, 28th September 2021.
Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.
Published on Tuesday, 21st September 2021.
Here’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.
Published on Tuesday, 14th September 2021.
Learn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.
Published on Tuesday, 7th September 2021.
Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?
Published on Tuesday, 31st August 2021.
Learn an expression to introduce a surprising part of a story.
Published on Tuesday, 24th August 2021.
Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.
Published on Tuesday, 17th August 2021.
A word for when you want to say that something is really embarrassing.
Published on Tuesday, 10th August 2021.
Learn an expression to talk about why you love or hate something.
Published on Thursday, 5th August 2021.
Some things are obvious but maybe this word isn’t. Listen to the programme.
Published on Tuesday, 27th July 2021.
If there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.
Published on Tuesday, 20th July 2021.
Learn a new meaning of the word 'savage'.
Published on Tuesday, 13th July 2021.
Learn an informal word to say something is amazing.
Published on Tuesday, 6th July 2021.
Learn an informal word to express shock.
Published on Tuesday, 29th June 2021.
Do you live for the moment?
Published on Tuesday, 22nd June 2021.
If you want to say something has a good aura, we have an expression you can use.
Published on Tuesday, 15th June 2021.
Do you know what to call someone who’s new to something or very inexperienced?
Published on Tuesday, 8th June 2021.
Learn a word to describe behaving like an adult.
Published on Tuesday, 1st June 2021.
Learn a phrase about delaying things.
Published on Tuesday, 18th May 2021.
If you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!
Published on Tuesday, 11th May 2021.
We all like to talk, but some people don’t know when to stop.
Published on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.
What do you call a job badly done?
Published on Tuesday, 27th April 2021.
What do you think is absolutely amazing?
Published on Tuesday, 20th April 2021.
A phrase about having a lot of things to do.
Published on Tuesday, 13th April 2021.
Do a lot of people remark on how glamorous you are?
Published on Tuesday, 6th April 2021.
A word to describe someone with charm and energy!
Published on Tuesday, 30th March 2021.
If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021.
Describing something insignificant
Published on Tuesday, 16th March 2021.
Learn a new informal word to describe something amazing.
Published on Tuesday, 9th March 2021.
Learn an expression about having influence.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021.
'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021.
'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.
Published on Tuesday, 16th February 2021.
Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021.
Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021.
A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.
Published on Tuesday, 26th January 2021.
Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.
Published on Tuesday, 19th January 2021.
Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...
Published on Tuesday, 12th January 2021.
Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.
Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2021.
We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline
Published on Monday, 28th December 2020.
From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.
Published on Tuesday, 15th December 2020.
Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Tuesday, 8th December 2020.
Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020.
Don't share too many photos of your children!
Published on Tuesday, 24th November 2020.
It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2020.
A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2020.
Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2020.
Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020.
Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020.
When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020.
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020.
Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!
Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2020.
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd September 2020.
A word for social media attention-seekers!
Published on Tuesday, 15th September 2020.
Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.
Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2020.
Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2020.
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
Published on Tuesday, 25th August 2020.
Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Tuesday, 18th August 2020.
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2020.
Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020.
Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.
Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2020.
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
Published on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.
Learn an expression about criticism.
Published on Tuesday, 14th July 2020.
Learn an English expression with bite!
Published on Tuesday, 7th July 2020.
A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020.
Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
Published on Tuesday, 23rd June 2020.
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020.
Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
Published on Tuesday, 9th June 2020.
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020.
Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
Published on Tuesday, 26th May 2020.
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020.
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
Published on Tuesday, 12th May 2020.
Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
Published on Tuesday, 5th May 2020.
Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020.
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020.
Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
Published on Tuesday, 14th April 2020.
What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
Published on Tuesday, 7th April 2020.
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020.
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2020.
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2020.
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!
Published on Tuesday, 3rd March 2020.
Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2020.
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2020.
Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2020.
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020.
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2020.
What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
Published on Tuesday, 21st January 2020.
Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.
Published on Tuesday, 14th January 2020.
Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?
Published on Tuesday, 7th January 2020.
As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.
Published on Monday, 30th December 2019.
It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019.
Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?
Published on Tuesday, 17th December 2019.
Learn an English expression about being polite.
Published on Tuesday, 10th December 2019.
Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?
Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2019.
‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.
Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2019.
It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2019.
You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2019.
A fairy tale with a new meaning
Published on Tuesday, 5th November 2019.
Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019.
Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2019.
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
Published on Tuesday, 15th October 2019.
A phrase for when something spoils your fun.
Published on Tuesday, 8th October 2019.
Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
Published on Tuesday, 1st October 2019.
When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.
Published on Tuesday, 24th September 2019.
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
Published on Tuesday, 17th September 2019.
When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 10th September 2019.
We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!
Published on Tuesday, 3rd September 2019.
We won’t teach you to lie, but you will learn how to use the word ‘fib’.
Published on Tuesday, 27th August 2019.
Cool off and learn this phrase with us.
Published on Tuesday, 20th August 2019.
Learn a humorous phrase about being the best!
Published on Tuesday, 13th August 2019.
When is 'across' not a preposition?
Published on Tuesday, 6th August 2019.
Learn an expression about likelihood.
Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2019.
A phrase about taking advantage of a situation to gain sympathy or respect
Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2019.
We’ve picked the best phrase for you to learn!
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2019.
Learn a phrase about working hard to get just what you want.
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2019.
Learn an expression about coincidences.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd July 2019.
Learn an expression about disappearing
Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2019.
A phrase that sucks!
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019.
These are job skills needed to deal with the public, and very much in demand.
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2019.
Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.
Published on Tuesday, 28th May 2019.
Looking for a sofa to sleep on? Learn a phrase to describe your actions.
Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2019.
Learn an English expression about skills we never forget.
Published on Tuesday, 14th May 2019.
Can you be on fire without any flames?
Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2019.
If something is 'dead good' is that a positive or negative thing?
Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2019.
A phrase about being unhelpful.
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2019.
When can going to the bank be funny? We've got a phrase that will leave you laughing.
Published on Tuesday, 9th April 2019.
Find out more about a seriously funny English phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd April 2019.
Learn the right English phrase about having to put a stop to something.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2019.
Here's a phrase about preventing someone from discovering something.
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019.
Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2019.
What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019.
How do you feel if you really like something or someone? This phrase might help you.
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2019.
If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?
Published on Tuesday, 19th February 2019.
Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.
Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2019.
A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.
Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019.
Moving from place to place can be chaotic. Learn a phrase to describe the situation
Published on Tuesday, 29th January 2019.
Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd January 2019.
Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
Published on Tuesday, 15th January 2019.
Rob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.
Published on Tuesday, 8th January 2019.
Learn a New Year-related expression
Published on Tuesday, 1st January 2019.
An expression for when you have good fortune
Published on Friday, 28th December 2018.
Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.
Published on Tuesday, 18th December 2018.
Learn this very modern expression.
Published on Tuesday, 11th December 2018.
How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?
Published on Tuesday, 4th December 2018.
Is it a meal or a type of weather?
Published on Tuesday, 27th November 2018.
Learn a phrase about giving up.
Published on Tuesday, 20th November 2018.
Is walking in the park easy? It can be if you learn this phrase!
Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2018.
Learn a new name for old tech
Published on Tuesday, 6th November 2018.
Are you ready for Halloween?
Published on Tuesday, 30th October 2018.
Feifei gives Neil something to chew on
Published on Tuesday, 23rd October 2018.
Not all waffling is good!
Published on Tuesday, 16th October 2018.
Describe something that isn't straight.
Published on Tuesday, 9th October 2018.
Doing something amazing.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018.
Has someone annoyed you? Use this word.
Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2018.
Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.
Published on Tuesday, 18th September 2018.
A phrase for when you're struggling to do something.
Published on Tuesday, 11th September 2018.
A word for a bad mood.
Published on Tuesday, 4th September 2018.
Learn a spicy expression.
Published on Tuesday, 28th August 2018.
A sweet phrase for irritating behaviour.
Published on Tuesday, 21st August 2018.
Do you need someone to go faster? Use this informal phrase.
Published on Tuesday, 14th August 2018.
When does the word 'ping' not make a sound? Find out in this programme.
Published on Tuesday, 7th August 2018.
When the time comes to make an important decision, what do you say?
Published on Tuesday, 31st July 2018.
Learn a phrase about having a go at something
Published on Tuesday, 24th July 2018.
Can you accept something you don't like?
Published on Tuesday, 17th July 2018.
Learn an expression about accepting criticism
Published on Tuesday, 10th July 2018.
Learn a phrase about accepting blame
Published on Tuesday, 3rd July 2018.
Rob and Feifei sniff out a new phrase to learn
Published on Tuesday, 26th June 2018.
Learn a phrase about important people
Published on Tuesday, 19th June 2018.
Learn an expression for a no-win situation.
Published on Tuesday, 12th June 2018.
Learn a phrase about allowing a situation to become calm again
Published on Tuesday, 5th June 2018.
Learn a phrase about not saying much
Published on Tuesday, 29th May 2018.
Learn about a trouble-free phrase
Published on Tuesday, 22nd May 2018.
An expression for a financial injury
Published on Tuesday, 15th May 2018.
A phrase for trivial things
Published on Tuesday, 8th May 2018.
Learn from what you've done
Published on Tuesday, 1st May 2018.
Someone who's skilled and experienced
Published on Tuesday, 24th April 2018.
Learn a phrase about missing out.
Published on Tuesday, 17th April 2018.
Learn an expression about enjoying someone's misfortunes.
Published on Tuesday, 10th April 2018.
Are you a smartphone zombie?
Published on Tuesday, 3rd April 2018.
Free food!
Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2018.
Don't blame me!
Published on Tuesday, 20th March 2018.
A ridiculous phrase!
Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2018.
Payback time
Published on Tuesday, 6th March 2018.
A worry-free phrase
Published on Tuesday, 27th February 2018.
Being young and clever
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2018.
Can you enjoy the advantages of two different situations at the same time?
Published on Tuesday, 13th February 2018.
A lazy phrase
Published on Tuesday, 6th February 2018.
Just give me the details
Published on Tuesday, 30th January 2018.
Time to lose that beard…
Published on Monday, 29th January 2018.
Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need
Published on Tuesday, 23rd January 2018.
Time to get out of here!
Published on Tuesday, 9th January 2018.
When jazz isn't jazz…
Published on Tuesday, 26th December 2017.
A phrase to use when you're being brutally honest
Published on Monday, 18th December 2017.
Up your emoji game
Published on Tuesday, 12th December 2017.
Have you heard the good news? This programme has something to shout about!
Published on Tuesday, 5th December 2017.
An energetic phrase
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2017.
Want to go to a party? This phrase might help you get an invitation
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2017.
An expression connected to fame
Published on Tuesday, 14th November 2017.
Is this a rubbish phrase?
Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2017.
A polite phrase – most of the time
Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2017.
Learn a phrase with a painful ending
Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2017.
Feeling bored of your work?
Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2017.
You might know the slang expression ‘LOL’, but do you know about ‘lolz’?
Published on Tuesday, 10th October 2017.
Why is Neil being criticised?
Published on Tuesday, 3rd October 2017.
Familiar word, new meaning!
Published on Tuesday, 26th September 2017.
Learn an informal expression for when you have to improvise
Published on Tuesday, 19th September 2017.
Take a chance!
Published on Tuesday, 12th September 2017.
What's going on?!
Published on Tuesday, 5th September 2017.
Don't be tricked by this phrase!
Published on Tuesday, 29th August 2017.
Doing something everywhere
Published on Tuesday, 22nd August 2017.
Years and ears!
Published on Tuesday, 15th August 2017.
Someone's ringing!
Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2017.
Echo echo echo echo…
Published on Tuesday, 1st August 2017.
Do you melt too easily?
Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2017.
Too much pressure!
Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2017.
It's wet and there's no rain!
Published on Tuesday, 11th July 2017.
Learn a phrase that involves effort
Published on Tuesday, 4th July 2017.
Learn a phrase about a working holiday
Published on Tuesday, 27th June 2017.
Old-fashioned and set in your ways? Could you be one of these people?
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2017.
Don’t lose your bottle!
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2017.
Not impressed!
Learn a phrase that means ‘nothing’
Published on Tuesday, 6th June 2017.
Love ironing? Or is it ‘long’?
Published on Tuesday, 30th May 2017.
Learn a phrase which isn’t half useful
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2017.
The phrase about shops that isn't about shops
Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2017.
Accept the situation!
Published on Tuesday, 9th May 2017.
A dirty phrase
Published on Tuesday, 2nd May 2017.
A multi-skilled phrase!
Published on Tuesday, 25th April 2017.
Nobody's watching!
Published on Tuesday, 18th April 2017.
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2017.
You won’t know until you try
Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2017.
Gaining new experience
Published on Tuesday, 28th March 2017.
Getting less for your money
Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2017.
It's not Los Angeles!
Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2017.
Fishing for a phrase? This could be the one for you
Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2017.
Acting on impulse!
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2017.
An expression about saying what you think
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2017.
Doing it all over again
Published on Tuesday, 14th February 2017.
Do you have a false friend?
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2017.
Give both sides of the argument with this phrase
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2017.
Watching a ‘box’ can’t be very enjoyable, can it?
Published on Tuesday, 24th January 2017.
Understanding someone's true intentions
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2017.
Learn a word that describes tempting online links
Published on Tuesday, 20th December 2016.
If you mix A and B, do you get C?
Published on Tuesday, 13th December 2016.
When is a kiss not a kiss?
Published on Tuesday, 6th December 2016.
A word for when a man explains to a woman something in a way which suggests she's stupid.
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2016.
Neil is rolling on the floor to teach a phrase connected to wealth. Feifei explains
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2016.
Feifei and Sian discuss a word to use when something unexpectedly appears in your photo.
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2016.
A term to describe someone who looks up all their symptoms on the internet
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2016.
An expression about not keeping matters private
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2016.
A phrase about not saying much
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2016.
Learn an expression which means two people need to accept the blame for a bad situation
Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2016.
An expression connected to the knee
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2016.
An expression for when someone's got a strong opinion
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2016.
A phrase about almost succeeding
Published on Tuesday, 27th September 2016.
A phrase about something annoying
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2016.
An expression that means 'to make a great effort'
Published on Tuesday, 13th September 2016.
A phrase that describes old things
Published on Tuesday, 6th September 2016.
Learn another way to say 'lots'
Published on Tuesday, 30th August 2016.
A phrase for people who get angry when they don't eat
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016.
What surprising things come out of a hat?
Published on Tuesday, 16th August 2016.
Here's a phrase for when you free someone from an obligation
Published on Thursday, 4th August 2016.
A phrase about being bold and shameless
Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2016.
Don't overreact - use this phrase!
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2016.
Something tiny can cause a lot of problems
Published on Tuesday, 12th July 2016.
Where's the best place to learn about life?
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2016.
What colour is your job?
Published on Tuesday, 28th June 2016.
Here's a phrase to describe someone who overreacts easily
Published on Tuesday, 21st June 2016.
Learn a different way of saying that something is likely to happen
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2016.
Is nobody listening to you? Learn a colourful phrase to explain the situation
Published on Tuesday, 7th June 2016.
Someone behaving badly? Here's a phrase that tells them what to do
Published on Tuesday, 31st May 2016.
Want to trick someone? Here is a phrase that involves pulling a part of your body!
Published on Tuesday, 24th May 2016.
A helpful phrase for doing something good
Published on Tuesday, 17th May 2016.
Got an idea that's never going to work? Here is a phrase to describe the situation
Published on Tuesday, 10th May 2016.
When someone or something is annoying you, this expression can describe your feelings
Published on Tuesday, 3rd May 2016.
Learn a vivid expression to describe someone who cannot save any money
Published on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.
Learn a phrase about doing a thorough search
Published on Tuesday, 19th April 2016.
Office speak for 'in the future'
Published on Tuesday, 12th April 2016.
A phrase that means you're heading for disaster
Published on Tuesday, 5th April 2016.
A really fast way to learn something!
Published on Tuesday, 29th March 2016.
Learn a different way to express 'you've convinced me'
Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2016.
A seasonal idiom that puts you in a good mood
Published on Tuesday, 15th March 2016.
This expression may not have anything to do with numbers
Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2016.
A water phrase which may have nothing to do with water
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016.
Telling lies? Here's an honest phrase to use
Published on Tuesday, 16th February 2016.
Looking stupid? This is a phrase for you!
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2016.
A phrase to describe your seemingly strange behaviour
Published on Tuesday, 26th January 2016.
Learn a phrase to describe something in top condition
Published on Tuesday, 19th January 2016.
A phrase to describe an inexpensive but fun product
Published on Tuesday, 12th January 2016.
Learn a phrase to describe having to accept something
Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2016.
Neil is dying for a game of squash but Li is not game
Published on Tuesday, 22nd December 2015.
An expression said when someone is about to have a strong alcoholic drink
Published on Tuesday, 15th December 2015.
Learn a phrase to describe a disastrous situation
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2015.
Do you have a sweet tooth?
Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2015.
It looks pretty bad on the road
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2015.
Going out with a good-looking but uninteresting person?
Published on Tuesday, 3rd November 2015.
An expression for when you forget English words
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2015.
Learn an expression which makes an ocean sound very small indeed
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2015.
An expression for those who get along with people
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2015.
An expression for when you get a bargain
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2015.
Learn what we call when share prices go up and when they go down
Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2015.
'Trolls' and 'haters' – the words for people who are just there to annoy you online
Published on Tuesday, 22nd September 2015.
Learn a phrase to give someone some friendly advice
Published on Tuesday, 15th September 2015.
How to describe someone who is fun
Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2015.
A popular expression for letting people know you are an expert
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2015.
What are you doing if you give someone credit?
Published on Tuesday, 18th August 2015.
Who's at the door?
Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2015.
Fed up with rules and regulations? You must learn this expression
Published on Tuesday, 14th July 2015.
An expression for people who like a drink
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2015.
Is there someone tormenting you online?
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2015.
What's a razor got to do with Rob's bike ride to work? Here's an expression for when a...
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2015.
Why did Rob ask Feifei to meet him in the studio? Here's an expression for when you've...
Published on Tuesday, 12th May 2015.
Find out how 'sleeping on it' doesn't just mean lying on a bed!
Published on Tuesday, 5th May 2015.
Neil can't find his script. His pen's gone missing. He's feeling a bit confused.
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2015.
Feifei wants to borrow Rob's car but she takes a long time getting to the point.
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2015.
When someone says the phrase 'done and dusted', do they mean doing some proper cleaning?
Published on Tuesday, 14th April 2015.
It's hard to swallow but maybe it's time for a chill pill!
Published on Tuesday, 7th April 2015.
Why has Helen put a sock in the toaster and how is that going to keep her quiet?
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2015.
Who's the wild card in the office? Rob and Feifei use a phrase to describe an...
Feifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark using...
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2015.
Li and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2015.
Learn a phrase to describe the ability to react quickly to things.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd March 2015.
Feifei and Harry use an expression for things that amaze and astound.
Published on Tuesday, 24th February 2015.
Neil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.
Published on Tuesday, 17th February 2015.
Feifei and Harry use an expression for people and ideas that change the way we do things.
Published on Tuesday, 10th February 2015.
Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd February 2015.
Harry and Feifei talk about a common colloquial expression for when things are intense.
Published on Tuesday, 27th January 2015.
Harry and Feifei talk about an expression that is not as violent as it sounds.
Published on Tuesday, 20th January 2015.
Neil and Feifei talk about a word made popular by the economic downturn
Published on Tuesday, 13th January 2015.
Sci-fi, romcom, whodunnit – What kind of movies do you like?
Published on Tuesday, 6th January 2015.
Neil tells Helen to kill time but she smashes up a clock. Find out why and learn a...
Published on Tuesday, 30th December 2014.
Do you celebrate Christmas? Do you like eating turkey? Do you think turkeys like Learn...
Published on Tuesday, 23rd December 2014.
There's something Neil's forgotten to do and now he has to face the music.
Published on Tuesday, 16th December 2014.
'Snail mail', 'post' and 'hard copy' – learn expressions connected with computers
Published on Tuesday, 9th December 2014.
Li's cat video has gone viral. Will she be happy about it? Learn an expression from...
Published on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014.
Is Feifei's designer shawl a solution to her problems with Lisa? Listen to the to find...
Published on Tuesday, 25th November 2014.
Rob is deleting some emails. He won't take the bait sent in by criminals!
Published on Tuesday, 18th November 2014.
Rob's very expensive shirt is ruined! Who will pay for it? Listen to the programme to...
Published on Tuesday, 11th November 2014.
Is Rob hungry enough to win a pie-eating competition? Listen to the programme
Published on Tuesday, 4th November 2014.
Feifei has a thing or two to learn from the ducks in the park. So do you.
Published on Tuesday, 28th October 2014.
Li wants to invest in a car moved by air. Is she going to lose her money?
Published on Tuesday, 21st October 2014.
Is Feifei giving up her job to take care of babies? Learn an amusing idiom: 'Don't the...
Published on Tuesday, 14th October 2014.
Do you know Joe Bloggs? He might be just beside you.
Published on Tuesday, 7th October 2014.
Is this butter for a cake, for toast or... to put on a person? Finn and Feifei explain
Published on Monday, 29th September 2014.
Rob had too much to drink. Is this the cure for his hangover?
Published on Monday, 22nd September 2014.
Finn is spending a lot of money. But can he afford it?
Published on Monday, 15th September 2014.
Finn is angry, so Li offers him some tasty cheese. Will it calm him down?
Published on Monday, 8th September 2014.
A style of walking that is hard to do on your own.
Published on Monday, 1st September 2014.
What does Rob mean when he says 'the proof is in the pudding'?
Published on Friday, 22nd August 2014.
What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?
Published on Monday, 18th August 2014.
If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?
Published on Monday, 11th August 2014.
Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.
Published on Monday, 4th August 2014.
Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.
Published on Monday, 28th July 2014.
When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer
Published on Monday, 21st July 2014.
Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme
Published on Monday, 14th July 2014.
Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?
Published on Monday, 7th July 2014.
Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?
Published on Monday, 30th June 2014.
Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?
Published on Monday, 23rd June 2014.
Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.
Published on Monday, 16th June 2014.
When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?
Published on Monday, 9th June 2014.
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
Published on Monday, 2nd June 2014.
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
Published on Monday, 26th May 2014.
Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?
Published on Monday, 19th May 2014.
It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
Published on Monday, 12th May 2014.
Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
Published on Monday, 5th May 2014.
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right.
Published on Monday, 28th April 2014.
Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
Published on Monday, 21st April 2014.
Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.
Published on Monday, 14th April 2014.
What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?
Published on Monday, 7th April 2014.
When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over
Published on Monday, 31st March 2014.
How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?
Published on Monday, 24th March 2014.
Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase
Published on Monday, 17th March 2014.
How are boots connected to a changing situation?
Published on Monday, 10th March 2014.
Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen...
Published on Monday, 3rd March 2014.
Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.
Published on Monday, 24th February 2014.
Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.
Published on Monday, 17th February 2014.
What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.
Published on Monday, 10th February 2014.
What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?
Published on Monday, 3rd February 2014.
What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.
Published on Monday, 27th January 2014.
Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it it...
Published on Monday, 20th January 2014.
Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this won't you...
Published on Monday, 13th January 2014.
Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
Published on Monday, 6th January 2014.
If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they a...
Published on Monday, 30th December 2013.
The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2013.
Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist
Published on Monday, 16th December 2013.
What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?
Published on Monday, 9th December 2013.
Which way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use to...
Published on Monday, 2nd December 2013.
Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal.
Published on Monday, 25th November 2013.
Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in...
Published on Monday, 18th November 2013.
You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.
Published on Monday, 11th November 2013.
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
Published on Monday, 4th November 2013.
Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?
Published on Monday, 28th October 2013.
Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh.
Published on Monday, 21st October 2013.
Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.
Published on Monday, 14th October 2013.
Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning...
Published on Monday, 7th October 2013.
Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
Published on Monday, 30th September 2013.
Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of...
Published on Monday, 23rd September 2013.
Feifei has just returned to the office after a really relaxing holiday.
Published on Monday, 16th September 2013.
Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre.
Published on Monday, 9th September 2013.
When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone...
Published on Monday, 2nd September 2013.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
Published on Monday, 26th August 2013.
What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this to of...
Published on Monday, 19th August 2013.
Learn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this...
Published on Monday, 12th August 2013.
Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want.
Published on Monday, 5th August 2013.
Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?
Published on Monday, 29th July 2013.
Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it...
Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2013.
Annoyed? Frustrated? Angry? Maybe it's doing your head in!
Published on Monday, 15th July 2013.
Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests...
Published on Monday, 8th July 2013.
How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking...
Published on Monday, 1st July 2013.
It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.
Published on Monday, 24th June 2013.
Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.
Published on Monday, 17th June 2013.
Seeing red: what is making Jen and Feifei so angry on their day trip?
Published on Monday, 10th June 2013.
Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers.
Published on Monday, 3rd June 2013.
Are you obsessed by a hobby or sport? Feifei is but Jen's not impressed!
Published on Monday, 27th May 2013.
Were you born yesterday? Probably not, but this is a useful expression if someone's to...
Published on Monday, 20th May 2013.
Do you have a six-pack or a one-pack? Maybe it's time to do more exercise! Find out in...
Published on Monday, 13th May 2013.
Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the BBC Learning English kitchen. Would you like to...
Published on Monday, 6th May 2013.
Things are 'on the up' for Jennifer and Jean at work. Find out why in The English We...
Published on Monday, 29th April 2013.
Do you know what this text message abbreviation means? Find out with Jennifer and Rob...
Published on Monday, 22nd April 2013.
Feifei thinks that Catherine looks better, younger, prettier. Why does Catherine look...
Published on Monday, 15th April 2013.
Does Finn have to look after his uncle's white elephant? Find out more with The We...
Published on Monday, 8th April 2013.
Finn has his finger on the pulse when Feifei says that she has no clue about some in a...
Published on Monday, 1st April 2013.
Can Feifei cut the mustard to win a cooking contest? Find out more with The English We...
Published on Monday, 25th March 2013.
Does Feifei really need a lifejacket to go to Finn's uncle's party? Find out more this...
Published on Monday, 18th March 2013.
Li and Rob are going on a holiday and are getting ready at the airport.
Published on Monday, 11th March 2013.
Vera gets angry with Dominic when Rob mentions the phrase 'the writing is on the wall'.
Published on Monday, 4th March 2013.
Kaz invites Tom, Dick and Harry to the studio and introduces them to Yang Li.
Published on Monday, 25th February 2013.
Abigail tells Rob to act his age not his shoe size. But what does this mean?
Published on Monday, 18th February 2013.
Why does Abigail keep saying she's 'going to town'? And what has it got to do with red...
Published on Friday, 8th February 2013.
Someone in the office is over the moon about getting a new job. Find out what that in...
Published on Friday, 1st February 2013.
Rob gets Li to help him with some quiz answers. Does she know her onions? Find out...
Published on Monday, 28th January 2013.
Why does Li think that there is a ghost in her house? Find out more here.
Published on Monday, 21st January 2013.
Find out what the expression 'not rocket science' means in this programme.
Published on Monday, 14th January 2013.
Kaz says his party 'went down a storm'. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Find out...
Published on Monday, 7th January 2013.
Kaz is feeling very chuffed today. Find out what this phrase means in this programme.
Published on Monday, 31st December 2012.
Kaz decides to 'hit the ground running' in this week's programme. Find out what this...
Published on Monday, 24th December 2012.
Finn has entered the blogosphere! Find out what this word means in The English We Speak.
Published on Monday, 17th December 2012.
Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work.
Published on Monday, 10th December 2012.
Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react she...
Published on Monday, 3rd December 2012.
Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?
Published on Monday, 26th November 2012.
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society.
Published on Monday, 19th November 2012.
Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find...
Published on Monday, 12th November 2012.
Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's...
Published on Monday, 5th November 2012.
Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?
Published on Monday, 29th October 2012.
Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that We...
Published on Monday, 22nd October 2012.
Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this We...
Published on Monday, 15th October 2012.
Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? to to...
Published on Monday, 8th October 2012.
Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!
Published on Monday, 1st October 2012.
Rosie arrives late again and she tells Helen that their boss will throw the book at her.
Published on Monday, 24th September 2012.
Jen made some delicious pies but what does it mean when we say she has 'a finger in...
Published on Monday, 17th September 2012.
Helen and Rosie are doing a salsa class, but Rosie is still finding her feet.
Published on Monday, 10th September 2012.
Jennifer managed to do something by the skin of her teeth. What does it mean?
Published on Monday, 3rd September 2012.
Rob finds himself in a no-win situation although he wins a horse racing bet.
Published on Monday, 27th August 2012.
Li joins Rob on a sailing boat. Listen to their excursion and learn some sailing idioms..
Published on Monday, 20th August 2012.
Why is Rob dressing like a teenager? Find out in The English We Speak!
Published on Monday, 13th August 2012.
Have you ever made a lot of money? Rob's got the right expression for Helen.
Published on Monday, 6th August 2012.
Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish.
Published on Monday, 30th July 2012.
Neil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more...
Published on Monday, 23rd July 2012.
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got to do...
Published on Monday, 16th July 2012.
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is and...
Published on Monday, 9th July 2012.
Published on Monday, 2nd July 2012.
Can Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.
Published on Monday, 25th June 2012.
What are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?
Published on Monday, 18th June 2012.
Does the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's...
Published on Monday, 11th June 2012.
Published on Monday, 4th June 2012.
Published on Monday, 28th May 2012.
Published on Monday, 21st May 2012.
Published on Monday, 14th May 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'No...
Published on Monday, 7th May 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'A in...
Published on Monday, 30th April 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'call a...
Published on Monday, 23rd April 2012.
Learn phrases related to feet in this week's The English We Speak.
Published on Monday, 16th April 2012.
Learn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this The...
Published on Monday, 9th April 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression in a...
Published on Monday, 2nd April 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'To let...
Published on Monday, 26th March 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'To the...
Published on Monday, 19th March 2012.
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression and...
Published on Monday, 12th March 2012.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of...
Published on Monday, 5th March 2012.
Published on Monday, 27th February 2012.
Published on Monday, 20th February 2012.
Published on Monday, 13th February 2012.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of a...
Published on Monday, 6th February 2012.
Published on Monday, 30th January 2012.
Published on Monday, 23rd January 2012.
Published on Monday, 16th January 2012.
Published on Monday, 9th January 2012.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we talk...
Published on Monday, 2nd January 2012.
Published on Monday, 26th December 2011.
Published on Monday, 19th December 2011.
Published on Monday, 12th December 2011.
Published on Monday, 5th December 2011.
Neil needs to put a clock on the studio wall, but can he nail it? Find out more in...
Published on Monday, 28th November 2011.
Published on Monday, 21st November 2011.
Neil tells Li about his plan to live in luxury after giving up his job.
Published on Monday, 14th November 2011.
In our special Halloween edition Neil and Li try to give you the creeps.
Published on Monday, 7th November 2011.
Are you a smoothie? Learn different meanings of the word 'smoothie' with Neil and Li.
Published on Monday, 31st October 2011.
The English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob.
Published on Monday, 24th October 2011.
Everyone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out...
Published on Thursday, 20th October 2011.
Published on Monday, 10th October 2011.
Published on Monday, 3rd October 2011.
Published on Monday, 26th September 2011.
Published on Monday, 19th September 2011.
Published on Monday, 12th September 2011.
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Published on Monday, 29th August 2011.
Published on Monday, 22nd August 2011.
Published on Monday, 15th August 2011.
Published on Monday, 8th August 2011.
Published on Monday, 1st August 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is...
Published on Monday, 25th July 2011.
William and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical...
Published on Monday, 18th July 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is...
Published on Monday, 11th July 2011.
Published on Monday, 4th July 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're at...
Published on Monday, 27th June 2011.
Published on Monday, 20th June 2011.
Published on Monday, 13th June 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're at a...
Published on Monday, 6th June 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase...
Published on Monday, 30th May 2011.
Published on Monday, 23rd May 2011.
Published on Monday, 16th May 2011.
Published on Monday, 9th May 2011.
Published on Monday, 25th April 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find it...
Published on Monday, 18th April 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out...
Published on Monday, 11th April 2011.
Published on Monday, 4th April 2011.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in...
Published on Monday, 28th March 2011.
Published on Monday, 21st March 2011.
Published on Thursday, 10th March 2011.
Published on Monday, 7th March 2011.
Published on Monday, 28th February 2011.
Published on Monday, 21st February 2011.
Published on Monday, 14th February 2011.
Published on Monday, 7th February 2011.
This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic.
Published on Monday, 31st January 2011.
Published on Monday, 24th January 2011.
In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not...
Published on Monday, 17th January 2011.
Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball...
Published on Monday, 10th January 2011.
Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming...
Published on Monday, 3rd January 2011.
Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of be...
Published on Monday, 27th December 2010.
In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of...
Published on Monday, 29th November 2010.
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the 'early...
Published on Monday, 22nd November 2010.
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase...
Published on Monday, 15th November 2010.
Published on Monday, 8th November 2010.
In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.
Published on Monday, 1st November 2010.
In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can be...
Published on Monday, 25th October 2010.
In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix...
Published on Monday, 18th October 2010.
In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.
Published on Monday, 11th October 2010.
In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.
Published on Monday, 4th October 2010.
In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.
Published on Monday, 27th September 2010.
John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'
Published on Monday, 20th September 2010.
In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social...
Published on Monday, 13th September 2010.
In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto the...
Published on Monday, 6th September 2010.
