2018-05-21 Let sleeping dogs lie – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s not happy that she’s got to make more tea for the team, but it’s best for her not…
2018-05-14 Bleed someone dry – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is worried that Neil’s plumber has attacked him. He’s certainly bled him dry, but why is there no…
2018-05-07 Small change – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei opens her purse to illustrate a phrase that has more than one meaning. She’s ready to explain using…
2018-04-30 That’ll teach you! – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is suffering after a late night out. She had a great time but will she learn from her…
2018-04-23 An old hand – The English We Speak
Summary What has presenting this programme got to do with Feifei’s hands? When Neil says she’s ‘an old hand’ at…
2018-04-16 Out of the loop – The English We Speak
Summary It’s good to get fit and healthy – and that’s what Feifei and her work colleagues are trying to…
2018-04-09 Rub it in – The English We Speak
Summary Some people seem to enjoy reminding you of your bad fortune. In this programme Neil tries to make Feifei…
2018-04-02 Smombie – The English We Speak
Summary You know those people who walk around staring at their smartphones – even if it puts them and others…
2018-03-26 Freegan – The English We Speak
Summary Rob claims he’s helping to save the planet by eating food that’s going to waste. But Feifei’s sure it’s…
2018-03-19 Barking up the wrong tree – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s done something wrong and now the boss knows but who told him? When Rob gets accused of doing…
2018-03-12 Cloud cuckoo land – The English We Speak
Summary Neil isn’t happy. He feels Feifei is making some ridiculous and impossible demands. She wants to go to the…
2018-03-05 A taste of your own medicine – The English We Speak
Summary Nobody really likes taking medicine, especially when it tastes so horrible. That’s why medicine is used in a phrase…
2018-02-26 Happy-go-lucky – The English We Speak
Summary Rob claims to be a laid back guy and doesn’t worry about the future – or so he thinks.…
2018-02-19 Whizz-kid – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is contemplating a new career – one where he can use his youth and intelligence to become successful.…
2018-02-12 The best of both worlds – The English We Speak
Summary Rob enjoys living in the country and working in the city. Is he enjoying ‘the best of both worlds’?…
2018-02-05 Bone idle – The English We Speak
Summary Is there something wrong with Rob’s bones?! He can’t seem to move but Feifei knows what’s wrong and she…
2018-01-29 To cut a long story short – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s had a late night but we’re not sure why. He’s not giving Feifei all the details to save…
2018-01-22 Just the ticket – The English We Speak
Summary Has Feifei taken Rob’s birthday present too literally? He’d like something that he really wants or needs but as…
2018-01-15 FOMO – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s off to a rock concert and Feifei’s not been invited. She’s not happy, especially because she thinks she’s…
2018-01-08 Do a runner – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s running away from something – but what is it and why? This seems like a perfect example of…