In this programme you’ll learn ‘get with the programme’ – an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques. But can it be used in work and your social life? Find out in this episode.
Neil
Welcome to The English We Speak, with me, Neil.
Feifei
And me, Feifei.
Neil
We have an expression which is about accepting new ideas or ways of doing things – it’s ‘get with the programme’.
Feifei
‘Get with the programme’. Give us some context, Neil.
Neil
Right. So, I normally buy a sports magazine from the shop, but my friend told me to start reading it online because it saves paper.
Feifei
Yes. You need to accept a new way of reading without wasting paper – you need to get with the programme.
Neil
That’s right. And, Feifei, have you read the latest book in the crime series I recommended? You know, the series that everyone is reading, apart from you.
Feifei
Yes, I have. It was amazing. When I said hadn’t read it, you said I needed to get with the programme.
Neil
Well, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Let’s hear some more examples.
Examples
My friend’s old-fashioned views offended people at her work. She was told to get with the programme.
You need to get with the programme if you want to work here. Don’t be late again.
The writer decided to get with the programme after seeing reviews which called his work outdated.
Feifei
You’re listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English, and we are learning the expression ‘get with the programme’, which is a way of saying ‘accept new ways of doing things, modernise views or take on new ideas’.
Neil
It’s an expression most commonly used in spoken English.
Feifei
It’s often used to talk about someone or something being old-fashioned or processes that could be more efficient. For example, at work, sometimes workers need to get with the programme and start using new pieces of technology.
Neil
Yes. And finally, if you go shopping, don’t buy a plastic bag. Get with the programme and use a reusable bag.
Feifei
Thanks, Neil, I will. See you next time!
Neil
Bye!
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