2025-11-10 No two ways about it – The English We Speak
Introduction If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it’s true. Learn how to use this…
2025-11-03 -coded – The English We Speak
Introduction Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word ‘coded’. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2025-10-27 Make a pig’s ear of something – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2025-10-20 -core – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression describes the vibe of something. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…
2025-10-13 Cook – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is a way to say don’t interrupt someone because they’re doing well. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2025-10-06 Neck of the woods – The English We Speak
Introduction This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use…
2025-09-29 Teething problems – The English We Speak
Introduction Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this…
2025-09-22 No leg to stand on – The English We Speak
Introduction My friend tried to return a dress to the shop after she’d worn it and spilt food all over…
2026-01-13 Phrases with ‘big’ – English In A Minute
Introduction ‘Big’ is not small! You might like a big slice of cake, own a big car or wear clothes…
2026-01-06 Phrases with ‘grass’ – English In A Minute
Introduction We all know what grass is – it’s the green plant that covers the ground in fields, gardens and…
2025-12-30 Phrases with ‘baby’ – English In A Minute
Introduction We all know what a baby is…! But there are some English phrases which use the word ‘baby’. Learn…
2025-12-23 Phrases with ‘foot’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know ‘foot’ – you wear shoes on your feet, stand on two feet and walk with them! There…
2025-12-16 Phrases with ‘stop’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘stop’ means – it’s when something comes to an end. Sometimes things stop naturally and sometimes…
2025-12-09 Phrases with ‘bite’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘bite’ means – it’s when we close our teeth around something, like an apple. But did…
2025-12-02 Phrases with ‘bone’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘bones’ are – they are the the hard, white parts of the body which make up…
2025-11-25 Phrases with ‘cake’ – English In A Minute
Introduction Cake is that sweet, baked dessert we often serve at birthday celebrations. There are some phrases with the word…
2025-11-18 Phrases with ‘lose’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘lose’ means – it’s the opposite of win! Nobody likes to lose… but we all like…
2025-11-11 Phrases with ‘wind’ – English In A Minute
Introduction ‘Wind’ is the movement of air — it pushes sailing boats over water, pulls kites into the sky and…
2025-11-04 Phrases with ‘gold’ – English In A Minute
Introduction Gold – it’s sparkly and expensive! We also use it in some English phrases. Learn four phrases with ‘gold’…
2025-10-28 Phrases with ‘light’ – English In A Minute
Introduction Light is something bright that comes from the sun and from lamps. But do you know any phrases to…