2016-07-01 The White Elephant – Episode 30, Hope-related phrases
In the final episode of The White Elephant, the restaurant might have to close. Will pizza be the answer to saving it and will Gordon, the chef, actually get the…
2016-06-24 The White Elephant – Episode 29, The language of competition
At The White Elephant restaurant, someone had made a fantastic cake for a competition. Gordon takes the credit for making it, but did he really make it – or is…
2016-06-17 The White Elephant – Episode 28, Empathy-related phrases
At The White Elephant, everyone is swapping jobs to get a better understanding of what each other does but when Gordon has to wash-up everyone needs to show a bit…
2016-06-10 The White Elephant – Episode 27, Fashion-related phrases
Gordon changes his appearance to try and look fashionable but his work colleagues have their own opinions on how he looks – and they can’t keep a secret. Watch and…
2016-06-03 The White Elephant – Episode 26, Phrases about illness
Gordon cooks something new and the team give it a taste. Unfortunately it doesn’t go down too well – and soon everyone’s running for the toilet! Watch and learn some…
2016-05-27 The White Elephant – Episode 25, Phrases about bravery
The team are on the lookout for a criminal but when they think they’ve seen him in the restaurant it’s time to find out who really is the bravest. Learn…
2016-05-20 The White Elephant – Episode 24, Talking about honesty
Peter the waiter is shaken up when he nearly gets hit by a van – but Gordon has no sympathy as he brags about his new mobile business venture. Can…
2016-05-13 The White Elephant – Episode 23, Sleep-related phrases
The team have a late night at a restaurant awards ceremony and Gordon gets an unexpected last-minute prize. What can it be? Learn some sleep-related phrases and test your understanding…
2016-05-06 The White Elephant – Episode 22, Disaster-related phrases
The restaurant is holding a special sushi night. What can possibly go wrong with a dish that doesn’t need cooking? Watch and learn some disaster-related phrases. Learn more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/upper-intermediate/unit-22/session-5
2016-04-29 The White Elephant – Episode 21, Phrases about being clean
A health inspector is due to visit the restaurant. Can the team clean the place and make it spotless in time? Watch and learn some phrases related to being clean.…
2016-04-22 The White Elephant – Episode 20, The language of failure
There are some customers at The White Elephant restaurant who Gordon is keen to impress but can he make the meal that they really want to eat? Watch and learn…
2016-04-15 The White Elephant – Episode 19, Talking about love
Love is in the air at The White Elephant restaurant! Mary gets a gift but she doesn’t know who it’s from. Has she got a secret admirer? Watch and learn…
2016-04-08 The White Elephant – Episode 18, Talking about excellence
There’s an important customer at The White Elephant restaurant that Gordon wants to impress. Can he cook something that will ‘exceed his expectations’? Watch and learn some phrases related to…
2016-04-01 The White Elephant – Episode 17, Time expressions
Something smells good in the kitchen! Gordon is preparing a special meal – but unfortunately, the red wine he’s using isn’t going into the cooking pot. Will the customers ever…
2016-03-25 The White Elephant – Episode 16, Phrases about being calm
Don’t panic! 25 customers are on their way to The White Elephant restaurant. Will Gordon really be able to cook for this many people – and how will Peter get…