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…
2026-02-16 Learn the hard way – The English We Speak
Introduction If you learn something the hard way, it’s because you weren’t listening or you made a mistake. Learn how…
2026-02-09 A big ask – The English We Speak
Introduction If you ask someone to do something difficult, it’s a big ask. Learn how to use this expression with…
2026-02-02 Facepalm moment – The English We Speak
Introduction Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2026-01-26 Shoot off – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression means leave quickly because you’re in a hurry or there’s somewhere you need to be. Learn how…
2026-01-19 Hot on the heels – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2026-01-12 Aura farming – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression means do something for attention or praise. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome…
2026-01-05 Lock in – The English We Speak
Introduction This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and…
2025-12-29 A fresh start – The English We Speak
Introduction A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei…
2025-12-22 A little something – The English We Speak
Introduction If someone gets you a little something, they get you a small gift, or a gift that they want…
2025-12-15 Moment of truth – The English We Speak
Introduction Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you’re saying. Learn how in this programme. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2025-12-08 Keep someone on their toes – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it…
2025-12-01 duck out – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to…