2019-01-07 To be all downhill – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s very pleased with himself. He’s done all his work and it’s only Wednesday! Does this mean it’s all…
2018-12-24 To have all your Christmases come at once- The English We Speak
Summary For many, Christmas makes us feel happy and excited. Imagine getting that feeling many times over – well you…
2018-12-17 It’s the thought that counts – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s bought an early Christmas present for Feifei which he thinks is really cool. She’s not so sure. Learn…
2018-12-10 Digital detox – The English We Speak
Summary Neil feels sick but doesn’t understand why. Dr Feifei diagnoses a severe case of internet addiction and recommends a…
2018-12-31 Fireworks – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s off to a New Year’s Eve party which is going to be interesting – there’s going to be…
2019-02-04 A shock to the system – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s experienced a shock to the system – does that mean he’s been hurt? Maybe it has something to…
2019-01-28 From pillar to post – The English We Speak
Summary The office is being refurbished and things are a bit chaotic. Rob doesn’t know where he should be but…
2019-01-21 Small talk – The English We Speak
Summary What should you talk about when you meet someone for the first time? Here’s a phrase to learn that…
2019-02-11 Giant killer – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s favourite football team has beaten a much bigger and more successful one. There’s an English expression to describe…
2019-02-18 To make a song and dance (about something) – The English We Speak
Summary What are Feifei’s singing and dancing skills like and how important are they when she wants to complain about…
2019-02-25 To have a soft spot – The English We Speak
Summary What is a soft spot and where can you find it? Feifei thinks she knows where Rob’s is but…
2019-04-15 Give someone the runaround – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s desperate to get a place to run in the marathon but he keeps being given the runaround. Surely…
2019-04-08 Laughing all the way to the bank – The English We Speak
Summary What makes you laugh? Does earning lots of money very easily bring a smile to your face?Well, it certainly…
2019-04-01 The joke is on you – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes a joke is not as funny as it is meant to be. Rob is about to find out…
2019-03-25 Keep a lid on it – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei needs to stop Rob giving her his terrible homemade food. Neil has a useful expression for her that…
2019-03-18 To pull the wool over someone’s eyes – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s wearing something that helps Neil demonstrate another piece of authentic English – or does it? How can pulling…
2019-03-11 To take the rough with the smooth – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei gets a promotion but fears that there will be both good and bad things when working at a…
2019-03-04 Hard-nosed – The English We Speak
Summary What is a hard-nosed person like? Rob thinks he’s found the perfect person to fit the description, but when…
2019-06-03 Big deal – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s very excited about a discount he got on some packets of biscuits but Feifei’s not impressed. She reckons…
2019-05-27 Clever clogs – The English We Speak
Summary Fashion-conscious Feifei has bought a new pair of wooden shoes – what we call clogs – but she’s been…