2019-10-07 Buzzkill – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei have just reached the top of a mountain when… Neil’s phone rings. But who is calling,…
2019-09-30 Buyer’s remorse – The English We Speak
Summary Have you ever bought something expensive, then regretted it? Well, you’re not alone. And neither is Neil, who is…
2019-09-23 Freecycle – The English We Speak
Summary Neil has a cupboard full of old junk, but he’s having trouble knowing what to do with it. Feifei…
2019-09-16 Carbon footprint – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei loves to travel, but she’s concerned about the size of her ‘carbon footprint’. What does this phrase mean,…
2019-09-09 Cough up – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei has learned an impressive new skill and has won a bet. Will Neil pay her? He’s feeling unwell.…
2019-12-02 Dad dancing – The English We Speak
Summary Neil believes his dancing is fantastic. Feifei is not so sure. Find out exactly what we mean by the…
2019-11-25 Big data – The English We Speak
Summary ‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Neil thinks he does,…
2019-11-18 Punch above your weight – The English We Speak
Summary Neil is in love. Feifei doesn’t think he has a chance, but Neil says he ‘punches above his weight’.…
2019-11-11 Social media influencer – The English We Speak
Summary Neil is struggling to explain the meaning of the phrase ‘social media influencer’. Luckily Feifei can help him out.…
2019-11-04 Goldilocks – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei can’t decide where she wants to sit, and Neil is getting annoyed. But how is this connected to…
2019-10-28 Ghosting – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s new girlfriend hasn’t replied to any of his calls or messages. What’s going on? Could she be ‘ghosting’…
2020-01-06 Talk the talk – The English We Speak
Summary Have you ever met someone who sounds like they know lots about a certain topic, but in reality… doesn’t?…
2019-12-30 Out with the old, in with the new – The English We Speak
Summary As 2020 approaches, Rob’s decided to tidy up the office, clear out some old things and add some new…
2019-12-23 The more the merrier – The English We Speak
Summary It’s almost Christmas but Feifei doesn’t seem in a festive mood. She’s stuck in the studio with just Rob…
2019-12-16 Take one for the team – The English We Speak
Summary Neil and Feifei are about to go to a concert, when they discover they don’t have enough tickets. Who…
2019-12-09 Mind your Ps and Qs – The English We Speak
Summary Neil has an important speech to give, so why is Feifei reminding him about the two specific letters, P…
2020-02-17 Nomophobia – The English We Speak
Summary We all love our smartphones, but do you get anxious if you can’t use it? We have the perfect…
2020-02-10 Peacocking – The English We Speak
Summary Rob’s showing off (again), but this time he’s decided to dress up and impress Feifei. Is this an example…
2020-02-03 To kick (something) into the long grass – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision or to do some work that you don’t really want to do.What’s…
2020-01-27 Rat race – The English We Speak
Summary According to Chinese tradition, 2020 is the ‘Year of the Rat’. Rob has decided to dedicate his life to…