2016-05-31 Clean up your act – The English We Speak
Summary Why is Feifei doing so much cleaning? Has it got something to do with what her boss said?Luckily Rob can offer some useful advice and it doesn’t involve using…
2016-05-24 You’re pulling my leg! – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei claims she has walked up Mount Everest… But Rob is suspicious and accuses her of pulling his leg. How is Rob’s leg related to her amazing achievement? Is…
2016-05-17 One good turn deserves another – The English We Speak
Summary Rob has kindly offered Feifei a lift home from the station but as he turns the final corner into her street, he asks for something in return. What’s the…
2016-05-10 To fall at the first hurdle – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s hoping to set up her own business making and selling cakes but Rob is doubtful it will be successful. He uses an athletic metaphor that means she will…
2016-05-03 Pain in the neck – The English We Speak
Summary Helen is finding her mobile phone company a nightmare to deal with. Neil uses an expression to describe her feeling and comes up with a suggestion. NeilHello and welcome…
2016-04-26 Burn a hole in your pocket – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is worried because one of his friends has a problem with saving money because he has an urge to spend it all on pay day. Li has come…
2016-04-19 To turn something upside down – The English We Speak
Summary Helen has lost her precious earring. In a panic, she’s searching everywhere for it. Neil is worried about the mess she’s creating and tries to help. NeilHello, welcome to…
2016-04-12 Going forward – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei catch a train in order to teach a useful expression often heard in the office environment. Going backwards makes Feifei feel sick but luckily this expression…
2016-04-05 A recipe for disaster – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s cooking a special cake for Helen’s birthday but Rob thinks she might have the wrong recipe. What does he mean and how can Feifei turn the cake from…
2016-03-29 Crash course – The English We Speak
Summary Helen is looking for an adventure holiday in a faraway country, one thing worries her is the language, how can she learn the basics within a short time? Neil…
2016-03-22 You’ve sold it to me – The English We Speak
Summary Helen has just returned from her dream holiday and she’s feeling fabulous. What about Finn, is he tempted to go on a break too? Will he get the special…
2016-03-15 Full of the joys of spring – The English We Speak
Summary Something has put Finn in a good mood but what has that got to do with spring when it is still winter? Rob explains a seasonal idiom to Feifei…
2016-03-08 A leopard can’t change its spots – The English We Speak
Summary Rob and Feifei have been to a wedding. Feifei hopes Tim, the groom, might change his bad habits now that he’s married but Rob thinks he’s like a leopard.…
2016-03-01 Six of one, half a dozen of the other – The English We Speak
Summary Two of Finn and Feifei’s colleagues are having an argument. Finn asked Feifei who started the argument. Which expression did Feifei use in her answer? What does her expression…
2016-02-23 Test the water – The English We Speak
Summary Neil is excited about launching his new website but he said that he needs to ‘test the water’ first. Li is confused about why he needs water for his…
2016-02-16 To lie through your teeth – The English We Speak
Summary Has Neil won the London marathon? Or has he just been to the cinema? Who can you trust? It seems that someone’s been giving false information… Learn a useful…
2016-02-09 To make a monkey out of me – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s been asked to dress up like a monkey but it seems like someone is literally making a monkey out of him! What does that mean and why is…
2016-02-02 Hot potato – The English We Speak
Summary Helen has been nominated for an important role on the Parents Association, but she’s having nightmares about it. Neil comes up with a plan and tells her to drop…
2016-01-26 There’s method to my madness – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is taken aback by the mess in the studio and asks Li why she has emptied all her stuff from her handbag onto the floor. Li replies, ‘there’s…
2016-01-19 In good nick – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s made a great saving by going to a car boot sale and stocking up on all his kids’ presents for next year! Let’s hope they don’t find out!…