2017-02-28 At the drop of a hat – The English We Speak
Summary Rob says if he had the money he’d go to Australia at the drop of hat. Always thoughtful, Feifei…
2017-03-07 A different kettle of fish – The English We Speak
Summary There’s a funny smell in the studio – what can it be? Rob has brought in something to illustrate…
2017-03-14 La-la land – The English We Speak
Summary La-la land is sometimes used as the informal name for Los Angeles but ‘la-‘la land’ has another meaning which…
2017-03-21 Shrinkflation – The English We Speak
Summary Nobody likes inflation – when prices go up – but what about ‘shrinkflation’? Rob becomes a victim of this…
2017-03-28 To cut your teeth – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei thinks Rob’s been to the dentist to find today’s authentic English phrase – but he’s been for a…
2017-04-04 Suck it and see – The English We Speak
Summary Neil has been offered a dream job at a sweet factory. But he’s not convinced he’ll enjoy it. In…
2017-04-11 Pull a fast one – English We Speak
Summary Neil has just bought a fancy new phone from a man on the street. But when it stops working,…
2017-04-18 The coast is clear – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei are up to mischief – they want to break the rules but to get away with…
2017-04-25 Jack-of-all-trades – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s looking for a phrase that best describes him but Feifei knows one that is nowhere near – it…
2017-05-02 It won’t wash – The English We Speak
Summary When an idea is unconvincing and won’t work, why do you need washing powder?! The answer is you don’t…
2017-05-09 It comes with the territory – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes there are things you have to expect in a certain situation or position and there’s a phrase to…
2017-05-16 All over the shop – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei has gone missing and Neil goes looking for her. Why does he use a phrase about shops? Learn…
2017-05-23 Not half – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei loves darts. Neil loves pizza. But what does it mean if you say you ‘don’t half’ love something?…
2017-05-30 Long – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is ironing a huge pile of clothes before she goes on holiday. But Neil thinks this is ‘long’.…
2017-06-06 Not a sausage – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei want to find out about Rob’s new job. But he’s saying absolutely nothing about it. Learn…
2017-06-13 No great shakes – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s not impressed with a new cafe that’s opened near the office. Feifei thinks he’s just not happy with…
2017-06-20 Fuddy-duddy – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s in for a shock. He may think he’s 21 but some of his attitudes make him seem much…
2017-07-04 No picnic – The English We Speak
Summary On a warm summer’s day, there’s nothing better than taking a picnic to the park. But when can a…
2017-07-11 Wet weekend – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s weekend has been wet, even though it hasn’t rained! What’s happened? Feifei’s about to find out and learn…
2017-07-18 The heat is on – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s wondering why Feifei’s dressed for the beach to record this week’s programme. And why are the BBC’s fashion…