2023-10-17 Call dibs – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you want to claim something before anyone else takes it. It could be the comfiest seat in the…
2023-10-23 Mental gymnastics – The English We Speak
Introduction When you have a problem that’s difficult to solve, it can feel like your brain is doing heavy physical…
2023-10-30 Tread on someone’s toes – The English We Speak
Introduction Have you ever done something that wasn’t your responsibility? Oh dear! It sounds like you need this phrase. Transcript…
2023-11-06 One-up – The English We Speak
Introduction Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them? Learn…
2023-11-13 Fly by night – The English We Speak
Introduction Some companies or people just can’t be trusted. We can describe them with the phrase we’re going to explain…
2023-11-20 Sound out – The English We Speak
Introduction If you want to find out what someone else thinks, you can ask them questions. Sometimes you can do…
2023-11-27 Plan B – The English We Speak
Introduction If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn about how to use it with…
2023-12-04 I’m out – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you need to say you don’t have anything left. We have an expression you can use to describe…
2023-12-11 Touch grass – The English We Speak
Introduction Some people just spend too much time online. Here’s an expression you can use to say ‘take a break’.…
2023-12-18 I don’t buy it – The English We Speak
Introduction Some things are just really hard to believe. Here’s an expression you can use to say ‘I don’t believe…
2023-12-26 Light up like a Christmas tree – The English We Speak
Introduction Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We…
2024-01-08 Elbow grease – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s a phrase that describes honest hard physical work. It’s elbow grease. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2024-01-15 Rear its head – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s a phrase that that talks about problems appearing. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2024-01-22 A blow – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression to say something is disappointing. Learn how to use it here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We…
2024-01-29 On the go – The English We Speak
Introduction If you’re always busy, you’re always ‘on the go’. Learn how to use this phrase here. Transcript BethWelcome to…
2024-02-05 Makes your hair stand on end – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript FeifeiWelcome to…
2024-02-12 Cash in on something – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s a phrase about making money on something. Learn how to use it in this programme. Transcript FeifeiWelcome to…
2024-01-02 Bring to the party – The English We Speak
Introduction You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this. Transcript BethWelcome to The…
2024-02-19 A million to one – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression to say something is extremely unlikely, or that it’s almost certain someone will or won’t do something.…
2024-02-26 Rinse repeat – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions. Learn how to use it here. Transcript BethWelcome to The English We…