2025-07-03 Scratch the surface – The English We Speak
Introduction This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie…
2025-06-24 Step into the shoes – The English We Speak
Introduction This is an expression about responsibility. Learn how to use it here with Phil and Feifei. Transcript Feifei Hello…
2025-06-16 Drop – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and…
2025-06-09 All you like – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning whatever you say or do won’t change the situation. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome…
2025-06-02 Around the clock – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that talks about time. Learn it here. Feifei Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where…
2025-05-26 Have in your locker – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that talks about something extra you have. Learn it here. Feifei Hello and welcome to The English…
2025-05-19 Come full circle – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2025-05-12 Grind someone’s gears – The English We Speak
Introduction Use this expression when something really annoys you. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…
2025-05-05 Feel seen – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-04-28 It’s giving – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2025-04-21 Dial down – The English We Speak
Introduction You don’t need a dial to dial something down. It’s an expression we use to talk about reducing the…
2025-04-14 The name of the game – The English We Speak
Introduction We use ‘the name of the game’ to talk about the most important aspect of something, or the expectations…
2025-04-07 Do it for the plot – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for your own entertainment and others’. Learn how to use…
2025-03-31 Let something slide – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re late! I’ll let it slide just this once… This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some…
2025-03-24 Twist someone’s arm – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning to persuade someone. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-03-17 Have someone on – The English We Speak
Introduction This means making someone believe something that isn’t true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this…
2025-03-10 Can-do attitude – The English We Speak
Introduction If you have a can-do attitude, you don’t let anything stop you. Learn how to use this expression here.…
2025-03-03 Go-to – The English We Speak
Introduction Your ‘go-to’ is your preferred option. Learn how to use this expression here. FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-02-24 Skedaddle – The English We Speak
Introduction Skedaddle is an informal English verb which means to leave somewhere in a hurry. Learn how to use it…
2025-02-10 Fall on stony ground – The English We Speak
Introduction If your suggestion falls on stony ground, it means people hate it or ignore it. Learn this expression here.…