Author: BBC Learning English

Introduction If you take the plunge, you make an important decision that cannot be easily reversed. Learn more here. Transcript Feifei Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where…

Introduction Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it? Here’s a phrase that’ll help you express yourself. Transcript FeifeiHello…

Introduction Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here. Transcript FeifeiHello. Welcome to The English we speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent English speakers so you…

Introduction Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them! Transcript NeilWelcome to The English We Speak, with me Neil… FeifeiAnd me, Feifei. NeilWe have an expression which…

Introduction Here’s an expression to use when things are just too vague. Transcript NeilWelcome to The English we speak, with me Neil… FeifeiAnd me, Feifei. NeilWe have a word which…

Introduction A word to express surprise or shock. Learn more here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We Speak with me, Beth… FeifeiAnd me, Feifei. BethWe have a word that means…

Introduction An expression that means relax and celebrate. Learn more here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We Speak. I’m Beth. FeifeiAnd I’m Feifei. BethWe have an expression that means relax,…

Introduction Here’s a word to describe something exciting. Find out how to use it in this programme. Transcript NeilWelcome to The English We Speak, with me Neil… FeifeiAnd me, Feifei.…

Introduction Here’s an expression that describes something solving a problem. Find out how to use it in this programme. Transcript NeilWelcome to The English we speak, with me Neil… FeifeiAnd…

Introduction An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn’t make you not like someone. Learn how to use it here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We Speak.…

Introduction An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much. Learn how to use it here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We Speak. I’m Beth. FeifeiAnd I’m Feifei. BethAnd I’m…

Introduction Here’s a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth. Find out exactly what it means and when we use it in this programme. Transcript PhilWelcome to The English we…

Introduction If someone lets you ‘in on’ a secret, they tell it to you, and if you ‘get in on’ something, you get involved in it. Learn more about in…

Introduction Here’s an expression to talk about guiding someone through something, or explaining something to them. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript PhilWelcome to The English we…

Introduction Here’s a phrase that is about doing things gradually. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript PhilWelcome to Authentic Real English, with me Phil… FeifeiAnd me, Feifei.…

Introduction Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript PhilWelcome to The English We Speak, with me…

Introduction Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript PhilWelcome to The English We Speak, with me Phil……

Introduction An expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions. Learn how to use it here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We Speak. I’m Beth. FeifeiAnd I’m Feifei. BethWe have an expression…

Introduction An expression to say something is extremely unlikely, or that it’s almost certain someone will or won’t do something. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We Speak. I’m Beth. FeifeiAnd…

Introduction Here’s a phrase about making money on something. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript FeifeiWelcome to The English We Speak, with me Feifei… PhilAnd me, Phil.…