2023-07-31 On point – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn a new phrase about perfection. If something is the best it can possibly be, you can say it’s…
2023-08-07 Be in with a shout – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re almost there! If there’s a strong chance you’re going to win something or succeed in something, what can…
2023-08-14 Scatterbrain – The English We Speak
Introduction Do you know someone who is disorganised or forgetful? We teach you an informal word that perfectly describes the…
2023-08-21 Drip feed – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn a phrase about giving information little by little. You may have heard it used in a medical context,…
2023-08-28 Cakeism – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes we want two things, but they’re not always possible to achieve at the same time. This situation can…
2023-09-04 Go with the flow – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes it’s easier to follow what other people do. Learn an informal English phrase the describes what you should…
2023-09-11 Join the club – The English We Speak
Introduction How do you tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours? We can…
2023-09-18 Fill your boots – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes in life we are presented with an opportunity, and someone tells us to make the most of it!…
2023-09-25 Each to their own – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes difference is a good thing. You may like one type of music, while your best friend likes another.…
2023-10-02 Hard at it – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn an English idiom about putting lots of effort into doing something. It could relate to work, exercise, learning…
2023-10-10 Run for the hills – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes there are things we want to avoid doing or just are unwilling to do. Learn a phrase that…
2023-10-17 Call dibs – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you want to claim something before anyone else takes it. It could be the comfiest seat in the…
2023-10-23 Mental gymnastics – The English We Speak
Introduction When you have a problem that’s difficult to solve, it can feel like your brain is doing heavy physical…
2023-10-30 Tread on someone’s toes – The English We Speak
Introduction Have you ever done something that wasn’t your responsibility? Oh dear! It sounds like you need this phrase. Transcript…
2023-11-06 One-up – The English We Speak
Introduction Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them? Learn…
2023-11-13 Fly by night – The English We Speak
Introduction Some companies or people just can’t be trusted. We can describe them with the phrase we’re going to explain…
2023-11-20 Sound out – The English We Speak
Introduction If you want to find out what someone else thinks, you can ask them questions. Sometimes you can do…
2023-11-27 Plan B – The English We Speak
Introduction If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn about how to use it with…
2023-12-04 I’m out – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you need to say you don’t have anything left. We have an expression you can use to describe…
2023-12-11 Touch grass – The English We Speak
Introduction Some people just spend too much time online. Here’s an expression you can use to say ‘take a break’.…