2025-11-24 off base – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is a way to say someone’s idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it…
2025-11-17 Take someone under your wing – The English We Speak
Introduction When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use…
2025-11-10 No two ways about it – The English We Speak
Introduction If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it’s true. Learn how to use this…
2025-11-03 -coded – The English We Speak
Introduction Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word ‘coded’. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2025-10-27 Make a pig’s ear of something – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2025-10-20 -core – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression describes the vibe of something. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…
2025-10-13 Cook – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is a way to say don’t interrupt someone because they’re doing well. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2025-10-06 Neck of the woods – The English We Speak
Introduction This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use…
2025-09-29 Teething problems – The English We Speak
Introduction Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this…
2025-09-22 No leg to stand on – The English We Speak
Introduction My friend tried to return a dress to the shop after she’d worn it and spilt food all over…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…