2018-06-25 To have a good nose (for something) – The English We Speak
Summary Rob has brought something very smelly into the studio. Feifei’s not happy but Rob doesn’t think there’s a problem.…
2018-08-20 Take the biscuit – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s not happy with Feifei using up his coffee but has she eaten all his biscuits too – or…
2018-08-13 Step on it – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s hurt his foot and Feifei’s taking him to hospital. He uses an expression that leaves him in even…
2018-08-06 Ping – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s about to explain an informal word for sending an email or text message but if Rob doesn’t listen,…
2018-08-27 Curry favour – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s spotted Feifei having lunch with the boss – what is she up to? He thinks she’s after something…
2018-09-10 Out of your depth – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s attempt at learning to swim is nothing compared to the struggle Rob is having to complete a new…
2018-09-03 Mardy – The English We Speak
Summary What’s wrong with Feifei? Rob thinks she’s looking grumpy and has a word to describe her. But Feifei claims…
2018-10-22 Something to chew on – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s been working hard to bake some cookies but when Neil tries them he says ‘there’s something to chew…
2018-10-15 Waffle on – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is hard at work making a batch of tasty waffles. But Feifei notices that he tends to ‘waffle…
2018-10-08 Skew-whiff – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s off to an important event, but there’s something wrong with his bow tie – it’s a bit ‘skew-whiff’!…
2018-10-01 To play a blinder – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei has just scored three amazing goals for BBC Learning English FC. But when Rob says he has ‘played…
2018-09-24 Miffed – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is going to a rock concert, but he finds out that none of his friends can make it.…
2018-09-17 Humblebrag – The English We Speak
Summary Rob has a lovely car. But instead of simply talking about how much he loves the car on social…
2018-12-03 Leaves a bad taste in your mouth – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s very hungry and wants to try out a new chicken restaurant. Feifei says she’s been there already and…
2018-11-26 Pea-souper – The English We Speak
Summary Neil needs to go to Manchester but can’t drive because of a pea-souper. Feifei wonders what this food-related expression…
2018-11-19 Throw in the towel – The English We Speak
Summary Neil claims he has too much washing to do so why does he want to wash just a towel?…
2018-11-12 A walk in the park – The English We Speak
Summary How will Neil cope with his first running race in the park? Feifei thinks he’s going to walk until…
2018-11-05 Dumbphone – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s had enough of his smartphone so he’s chosen a less ‘intelligent’ alternative. But Feifei thinks he’s stuck in…
2018-10-29 No fear – The English We Speak
Summary Rob wants to go trick or treating for Halloween but Feifei’s too scared. Learn a fear-related expression in this…
2019-01-14 A bright spark – The English We Speak
Summary Rob thinks there’s an English expression that applies to him but he’s in for a surprise when he finds…