2026-07-06 Understood the assignment – The English We Speak
Introduction This slang phrase is about knowing what you have to do for a task, and doing it perfectly. Hear…
2026-06-29 Onto something – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re probably onto something if you think you know about it. Learn how to use ‘onto something’ with Becca…
2026-06-22 Sell yourself short – The English We Speak
Introduction Feel like you’re not good enough? Learn why we say and how to use ‘sell yourself short’ with Becca…
2026-06-15 Wrap it up – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you just want people to stop. That’s one way to use ‘wrap it up’. Learn how to use…
2026-06-08 Throw ideas at the wall – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That’s when you throw ideas at the…
2026-06-01 Like a moth to a flame – The English We Speak
Introduction Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this…
2026-05-25 Gatekeep – The English We Speak
Introduction Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products.…
2026-05-18 In over my head – The English We Speak
Introduction I feel like I’m in over my head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and…
2026-05-11 A hunch – The English We Speak
Introduction Is it a true or os it just a hunch? Learn when and how to use ‘a hunch’ with…
2026-05-04 Take it as a given – The English We Speak
Introduction There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how…
2026-04-27 Think on your feet – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you need to think quickly. That’s when you have to think on your feet. Learn how to use…
2026-04-20 Can’t see the wood for the trees – The English We Speak
Introduction This old idiom is about focusing on the small details too much and losing sight of the bigger picture.…
2026-04-13 Yap – The English We Speak
Introduction “Stop yapping!” Learn a slang word to use when someone is talking a lot with Feifei and Georgie. Transcript…
2026-04-06 Flow state – The English We Speak
Introduction Enter flow state and feel fully focused. Learn how to use this expression in this programme with Feifei and…
2026-03-30 Got you – The English We Speak
Introduction If you’ve got someone, you support them. Learn how to use this expression in this programme with Feifei and…
2026-03-23 A bit of a stretch – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes we say things that aren’t 100% true. They’re not complete lies, but they are a bit of a…
2026-03-16 Kick the can down the road – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes we put off doing something important. When we delay something to deal with it later, we kick the…
2026-03-09 Cut corners – The English We Speak
Introduction If you want to do a task perfectly, it’s usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about…
2026-03-02 Short-change – The English We Speak
Introduction If you give someone less than they deserve, you short-change them. Learn the literal and metaphorical use of this…
2026-02-23 Go through a rough patch – The English We Speak
Introduction Life isn’t always great, sometimes things can be difficult. When that happens we go through a rough patch. Learn…