2018-01-01 A thing – The English We Speak
Summary Neil has shaved off his beard. Apparently, beards are ‘a thing’ now, and Neil no longer wants to have…
2017-12-25 All that jazz – The English We Speak
Summary What does Neil mean when he says his band had “long hair, loud guitars, even louder drums, leather… all…
2017-12-18 Not gonna lie – The English We Speak
Summary Neil thinks he’s the best presenter at BBC Learning English. Feifei doesn’t agree. How can you use the phrase…
2018-03-12 Cloud cuckoo land – The English We Speak
Summary Neil isn’t happy. He feels Feifei is making some ridiculous and impossible demands. She wants to go to the…
2018-03-05 A taste of your own medicine – The English We Speak
Summary Nobody really likes taking medicine, especially when it tastes so horrible. That’s why medicine is used in a phrase…
2018-02-26 Happy-go-lucky – The English We Speak
Summary Rob claims to be a laid back guy and doesn’t worry about the future – or so he thinks.…
2018-02-19 Whizz-kid – The English We Speak
Summary Rob is contemplating a new career – one where he can use his youth and intelligence to become successful.…
2018-02-12 The best of both worlds – The English We Speak
Summary Rob enjoys living in the country and working in the city. Is he enjoying ‘the best of both worlds’?…
2018-02-05 Bone idle – The English We Speak
Summary Is there something wrong with Rob’s bones?! He can’t seem to move but Feifei knows what’s wrong and she…
2018-04-30 That’ll teach you! – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei is suffering after a late night out. She had a great time but will she learn from her…
2018-04-23 An old hand – The English We Speak
Summary What has presenting this programme got to do with Feifei’s hands? When Neil says she’s ‘an old hand’ at…
2018-04-16 Out of the loop – The English We Speak
Summary It’s good to get fit and healthy – and that’s what Feifei and her work colleagues are trying to…
2018-04-09 Rub it in – The English We Speak
Summary Some people seem to enjoy reminding you of your bad fortune. In this programme Neil tries to make Feifei…
2018-04-02 Smombie – The English We Speak
Summary You know those people who walk around staring at their smartphones – even if it puts them and others…
2018-03-26 Freegan – The English We Speak
Summary Rob claims he’s helping to save the planet by eating food that’s going to waste. But Feifei’s sure it’s…
2018-03-19 Barking up the wrong tree – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s done something wrong and now the boss knows but who told him? When Rob gets accused of doing…
2018-06-18 Friends in high places – The English We Speak
Summary It’s good to have friends but how about important and powerful friends? Feifei is about to find out about…
2018-06-11 Catch-22 – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei wants a new job but without experience she can’t get it. It’s an impossible situation but Rob has…
2018-06-04 Let the dust settle – The English We Speak
Summary Neil’s keeping out of the way. There’s an argument in the office about the messy desks but it’s really…
2018-05-28 Nothing to shout about – The English We Speak
Summary Neil has tried the new restaurant – and he isn’t impressed. But why should Feifei keep her voice down…