2017-03-28 To cut your teeth – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei thinks Rob’s been to the dentist to find today’s authentic English phrase – but he’s been for a…
2017-03-21 Shrinkflation – The English We Speak
Summary Nobody likes inflation – when prices go up – but what about ‘shrinkflation’? Rob becomes a victim of this…
2017-03-14 La-la land – The English We Speak
Summary La-la land is sometimes used as the informal name for Los Angeles but ‘la-‘la land’ has another meaning which…
2017-03-07 A different kettle of fish – The English We Speak
Summary There’s a funny smell in the studio – what can it be? Rob has brought in something to illustrate…
2017-02-28 At the drop of a hat – The English We Speak
Summary Rob says if he had the money he’d go to Australia at the drop of hat. Always thoughtful, Feifei…
2017-02-21 Brass neck – The English We Speak
Summary If you have a neck made of brass how does it make you behave? Feifei discovers an expression about…
2017-02-14 Reinvent the wheel – The English We Speak
Summary Is Neil wasting time thinking of ideas for today’s programme? Feifei thinks he’s writing the same old thing –…
2017-02-07 Frenemy – The English We Speak
Summary Do you have a false friend? In The English We Speak we get to hear how one of Feifei’s…
2017-01-31 To be fair – The English We Speak
Summary Life isn’t always fair. But when having an interesting discussion with someone, it’s often a good idea to explore…
2017-01-24 On the box – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei are moving house and they’re surrounded by cardboard boxes. Feifei has had enough of packing. So…
2017-01-17 Duck – The English We Speak
Summary Hello, duck! Neil and Feifei bring you some unusual ways of greeting people, all of which are related to…
2017-01-10 Bottle – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei has to give a big presentation at work, and she’s feeling a bit nervous. She plans to deal…
2017-01-03 Got your number – The English We Speak
Summary What is Feifei up to? She’s planning something but Rob thinks he’s got her number. Does this mean her…
2016-12-27 A slap in the face – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is worried – Rob went for an interview and got a slap in the face. Is he OK?…
2016-12-20 Clickbait – The English We Speak
Summary Bait is what you use to attract and catch something, such as a fish. But what’s clickbait? Join Neil…
2016-12-13 Mash-up – The English We Speak
Summary What happens when we take two already made things and combine them to make something new? Dan and Feifei…
2016-12-06 Air kiss – The English We Speak
Summary When is a kiss not a kiss? Neil and Feifei explain a certain type of greeting and farewell which…
2016-11-29 Mansplaining – The English We Speak
Summary Neil is explaining in detail to Feifei how to do her own job. Learn a new word to describe…
2016-11-22 Rolling in it – The English We Speak
Summary Neil is rolling around on the studio floor in order to teach an expression connected to wealth. Feifei’s there…
2016-11-15 Photobomb – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is excited because she managed to get a picture taken with a famous film star at the weekend!…