2020-07-20 A slippery slope – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes a situation or problem is just going to get worse – it might easily go downhill – which…
2020-07-27 New normal – The English We Speak
Summary Our daily lives have changed since the coronavirus outbreak started. We’ve had to change the daily routines we’ve become…
2020-08-03 Cancelled – The English We Speak
Summary When an event is ‘cancelled’, it’s not going to happen anymore, but this word has a new meaning. Rob’s…
2020-08-31 Roast – The English We Speak
Summary Many people enjoy a roast dinner, but people can be roasted too! Of course this doesn’t mean they are…
2020-09-07 Vanilla – The English We Speak
Summary How ordinary is vanilla? It’s not if you like ice cream but the word can have another negative meaning…
2020-09-14 Thirsty – The English We Speak
Summary ‘Thirsty’ is something you might say to someone who is attention-seeking on social media by posting elaborate photos. Find…
2020-09-21 Climate emergency – The English We Speak
Summary The ‘climate emergency’ is a threat we all face as human beings. Scientists have been warning us for a…
2020-09-28 A wake-up call – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s late for work and has arrived out of breath. How could this be a wake-up call if his…
2020-10-06 Bog-standard – The English We Speak
Summary How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special? Rob’s about to discover an English phrase…
2020-10-13 One step at a time – The English We Speak
Summary When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush. Feifei’s about to give Rob some advice on the…
2020-10-20 Crowdsourcing – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes when you’re developing an idea, you need help. If it’s an important business idea you really need people’s…
2020-10-27 Doomscrolling – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s addicted at looking at all the depressing news on his social media feed. This obsessive action now has…
2020-11-03 Listicle – The English We Speak
Summary Have you ever started writing a list, but noticed each point you make is really long? Well, you might…
2020-11-10 Spoiler alert! – The English We Speak
Summary Have you ever been watching a film when someone ruins it by telling you part of the plot? Hopefully…
2020-11-17 Plastic footprint – The English We Speak
Summary Plastic waste has been an issue in the news for many years, but have you heard about your plastic…
2020-11-31 Key worker – The English We Speak
Summary Do you know any doctors, nurses, teachers, fire service professionals or ambulance drivers? These are just some examples of…
2020-12-07 Contact tracing – The English We Speak
Summary The coronavirus pandemic has spread rapidly across the world and medical professionals have been trying to slow down the…
2020-12-14 On fleek – The English We Speak
Summary From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so. There are many ways to compliment…
2020-12-21 You do you – The English We Speak
Summary Do you know someone who thinks they know how things are done and won’t change? Rob’s about to find…
2020-12-28 Frontliner – The English We Speak
Summary The coronavirus pandemic has been an event which has arguably changed the course of history. There have been many…