2025-01-06 By the book – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is all about following the rules. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to…
2025-01-13 Mooch – The English We Speak
Introduction “Let’s have a mooch!” – learn an informal British English word. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…
2025-01-20 Twig – The English We Speak
Introduction A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2025-01-27 Ship – The English We Speak
Introduction A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and…
2025-02-03 Make a rod for your own back – The English We Speak
Introduction If you make a rod for your own back, it means you are doing something that will cause you…
2025-02-10 Fall on stony ground – The English We Speak
Introduction If your suggestion falls on stony ground, it means people hate it or ignore it. Learn this expression here.…
2025-02-24 Skedaddle – The English We Speak
Introduction Skedaddle is an informal English verb which means to leave somewhere in a hurry. Learn how to use it…
2025-03-03 Go-to – The English We Speak
Introduction Your ‘go-to’ is your preferred option. Learn how to use this expression here. FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-03-10 Can-do attitude – The English We Speak
Introduction If you have a can-do attitude, you don’t let anything stop you. Learn how to use this expression here.…
2025-03-17 Have someone on – The English We Speak
Introduction This means making someone believe something that isn’t true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this…
2025-03-24 Twist someone’s arm – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning to persuade someone. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-03-31 Let something slide – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re late! I’ll let it slide just this once… This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some…
2025-04-07 Do it for the plot – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for your own entertainment and others’. Learn how to use…
2025-04-14 The name of the game – The English We Speak
Introduction We use ‘the name of the game’ to talk about the most important aspect of something, or the expectations…
2025-04-21 Dial down – The English We Speak
Introduction You don’t need a dial to dial something down. It’s an expression we use to talk about reducing the…
2025-04-28 It’s giving – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2025-05-26 Have in your locker – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that talks about something extra you have. Learn it here. Feifei Hello and welcome to The English…
2025-06-02 Around the clock – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that talks about time. Learn it here. Feifei Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where…
2025-05-05 Feel seen – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-05-12 Grind someone’s gears – The English We Speak
Introduction Use this expression when something really annoys you. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…