2016-04-12 Going forward – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei catch a train in order to teach a useful expression often heard in the office environment.…
2016-04-19 To turn something upside down – The English We Speak
Summary Helen has lost her precious earring. In a panic, she’s searching everywhere for it. Neil is worried about the…
2016-04-26 Burn a hole in your pocket – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is worried because one of his friends has a problem with saving money because he has an urge…
2016-05-03 Pain in the neck – The English We Speak
Summary Helen is finding her mobile phone company a nightmare to deal with. Neil uses an expression to describe her…
2016-05-10 To fall at the first hurdle – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s hoping to set up her own business making and selling cakes but Rob is doubtful it will be…
2016-05-17 One good turn deserves another – The English We Speak
Summary Rob has kindly offered Feifei a lift home from the station but as he turns the final corner into…
2016-05-24 You’re pulling my leg! – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei claims she has walked up Mount Everest… But Rob is suspicious and accuses her of pulling his leg.…
2016-05-31 Clean up your act – The English We Speak
Summary Why is Feifei doing so much cleaning? Has it got something to do with what her boss said?Luckily Rob…
2016-06-07 Until you’re blue in the face – The English We Speak
Summary What’s making Rob so angry? He’s been shouting at someone but they’re not listening to him. It’s time to…
2016-06-14 It’s on the cards – The English We Speak
Summary Rob and Feifei are playing cards and he is winning every single game. She’s distracted – until Neil tells…
2016-06-21 Drama queen – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is in the studio and Callum is nowhere to be seen. The clock is ticking. Where is he?…
2016-06-28 White-collar worker / blue-collar worker – The English We Speak
Summary Callum and Feifei explain colour expressions that describe different types of jobs and professions. What kind of colour would…
2016-07-05 The university of life – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is stressed about her exams so Rob has some words of wisdom for her. Apparently he learnt them…
2016-07-12 The last/final straw – The English We Speak
Summary Something as light and harmless as a single straw could break something as solid as friendship? Well, it can…
2016-07-19 To make a mountain out of a molehill – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is making a big fuss about not finishing the script for this programme but Feifei has some words…
2016-07-26 Barefaced – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s making some bold claims that Feifei can’t taking seriously. Has he really got some good news or is…
2016-08-02 Off the hook – The English We Speak
Summary When Neil arrives in the studio to present the programme, Feifei is already there. She’s not in a very…
2016-08-09 In the blink of an eye – The English We Speak
Summary Sian did a 10K run with some young runners and they were gone in a flash, leaving Sian slowly…
2016-09-06 Old-school – The English We Speak
Summary Sian is amused because Feifei is looking for a stamp to post her letter. Why doesn’t she just send…
2016-09-13 Bust a gut – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s wearing a vest, shorts and sweatbands in the recording studio. It’s because he’s in training for a marathon…