2018-06-25 To have a good nose (for something) – The English We Speak
Summary Rob has brought something very smelly into the studio. Feifei’s not happy but Rob doesn’t think there’s a problem.…
2018-07-02 My bad – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s late for the studio – has it got something to do with his back? Feifei thinks so until…
2018-07-09 If the cap fits – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s angry – Neil’s been commenting on her fashion sense and she’s not getting any sympathy from Rob. Watch…
2018-07-16 A necessary evil – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s excited about going on holiday, especially as he got really cheap flights – or so he thought. Feifei’s…
2018-07-23 Have a pop – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s got computer problems and can’t print out her script for this programme. Rob’s on hand to help her…
2018-07-30 Crunch time – The English We Speak
Summary A biscuit-related project has reached an important stage and Rob has just the right phrase to use. Feifei’s not…
2018-09-03 Mardy – The English We Speak
Summary What’s wrong with Feifei? Rob thinks she’s looking grumpy and has a word to describe her. But Feifei claims…
2018-09-10 Out of your depth – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s attempt at learning to swim is nothing compared to the struggle Rob is having to complete a new…
2018-08-27 Curry favour – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s spotted Feifei having lunch with the boss – what is she up to? He thinks she’s after something…
2018-08-06 Ping – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s about to explain an informal word for sending an email or text message but if Rob doesn’t listen,…
2018-08-13 Step on it – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s hurt his foot and Feifei’s taking him to hospital. He uses an expression that leaves him in even…
2018-08-20 Take the biscuit – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s not happy with Feifei using up his coffee but has she eaten all his biscuits too – or…
2018-09-17 Humblebrag – The English We Speak
Summary Rob has a lovely car. But instead of simply talking about how much he loves the car on social…
2018-09-24 Miffed – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is going to a rock concert, but he finds out that none of his friends can make it.…
2018-10-01 To play a blinder – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei has just scored three amazing goals for BBC Learning English FC. But when Rob says he has ‘played…
2018-10-08 Skew-whiff – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s off to an important event, but there’s something wrong with his bow tie – it’s a bit ‘skew-whiff’!…
2018-10-15 Waffle on – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is hard at work making a batch of tasty waffles. But Feifei notices that he tends to ‘waffle…
2018-10-22 Something to chew on – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s been working hard to bake some cookies but when Neil tries them he says ‘there’s something to chew…
2018-10-29 No fear – The English We Speak
Summary Rob wants to go trick or treating for Halloween but Feifei’s too scared. Learn a fear-related expression in this…
2018-11-05 Dumbphone – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s had enough of his smartphone so he’s chosen a less ‘intelligent’ alternative. But Feifei thinks he’s stuck in…