2020-06-29 Blended working – The English We Speak
Summary During the coronavirus pandemic, many people have discovered home working. It’s proved what can be achieved without being in…
2020-07-06 Bite the bullet – The English We Speak
Summary Learn an English expression that involves bullets but isn’t dangerous. This phrase describes situations where you have to do…
2020-07-13 Throw shade – The English We Speak
Summary Has anyone you know been ‘throwing shade’ recently? Learn what this English expression means and how we use it.…
2020-07-20 A slippery slope – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes a situation or problem is just going to get worse – it might easily go downhill – which…
2020-07-27 New normal – The English We Speak
Summary Our daily lives have changed since the coronavirus outbreak started. We’ve had to change the daily routines we’ve become…
2020-08-03 Cancelled – The English We Speak
Summary When an event is ‘cancelled’, it’s not going to happen anymore, but this word has a new meaning. Rob’s…
2020-08-10 Living in a bubble – The English We Speak
Summary Do you know someone who’s a bit sheltered from the problems of the world? Maybe they don’t accept new…
2020-08-17 Flatten the curve – The English We Speak
Summary During the coronavirus crisis, many people started to talk about ‘flattening the curve’. The idea was to reduce the…
2020-08-24 Sticking point – The English We Speak
Summary A sticking point is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement. Find out why…
2020-08-31 Roast – The English We Speak
Summary Many people enjoy a roast dinner, but people can be roasted too! Of course this doesn’t mean they are…
2020-09-07 Vanilla – The English We Speak
Summary How ordinary is vanilla? It’s not if you like ice cream but the word can have another negative meaning…
2020-09-14 Thirsty – The English We Speak
Summary ‘Thirsty’ is something you might say to someone who is attention-seeking on social media by posting elaborate photos. Find…
2020-09-21 Climate emergency – The English We Speak
Summary The ‘climate emergency’ is a threat we all face as human beings. Scientists have been warning us for a…
2020-09-28 A wake-up call – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s late for work and has arrived out of breath. How could this be a wake-up call if his…
2020-10-06 Bog-standard – The English We Speak
Summary How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special? Rob’s about to discover an English phrase…
2020-10-13 One step at a time – The English We Speak
Summary When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush. Feifei’s about to give Rob some advice on the…
2020-10-20 Crowdsourcing – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes when you’re developing an idea, you need help. If it’s an important business idea you really need people’s…
2020-10-27 Doomscrolling – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s addicted at looking at all the depressing news on his social media feed. This obsessive action now has…
2020-11-03 Listicle – The English We Speak
Summary Have you ever started writing a list, but noticed each point you make is really long? Well, you might…
2020-11-10 Spoiler alert! – The English We Speak
Summary Have you ever been watching a film when someone ruins it by telling you part of the plot? Hopefully…