2023-05-01 Hats off – The English We Speak
Introduction In this programme you can learn about ‘hats off’ – an idiom that can be used to say you…
2023-04-24 Under your breath – The English We Speak
Introduction Do ever want to tell yourself something, but let no-one else hear? There’s an expression to describe that action,…
2023-04-17 Be at a loss – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes we’re not sure what to say or do in a certain situation! There’s an expression you can use…
2023-04-10 Go off on one – The English We Speak
Introduction Surprise parties are meant to be fun, but sometimes they go wrong and people can get very angry. That’s…
2023-04-03 Wiggle room – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes things are just too expensive, and we have to see if there’s any way we can afford it…
2023-07-24 Kiss something goodbye – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn a new phrase about accepting loss. If you ever lose something, or you miss an opportunity and need…
2023-07-17 Productivity theatre – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn a new phrase about pretending to work. If you’re someone who claims to be busy but in reality…
2023-07-10 Pet hate – The English We Speak
Introduction Is there something that annoys you? Maybe it doesn’t affect other people but you really dislike it. We have…
2023-07-03 On the table – The English We Speak
Introduction In this programme, we talk about an idiom that’s often used in business. It describes someone showing a plan…
2023-06-26 Jump through hoops – The English We Speak
Introduction Trying to achieve something can be challenging or difficult and the effort involved might be unnecessary. Hopefully, learning a…
2023-06-12 Famous last words – The English We Speak
Introduction We all make predictions and statements about things we think will happen. Sometimes, we end up being very wrong…
2023-06-02 Hard pass – The English We Speak
Introduction Someone suggests doing something you just don’t want to do – what do you say? We can teach you…
2023-05-29 Level up – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn a phrase about making things equal. It can be used about serious and everyday things and describes improving…
2023-09-18 Fill your boots – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes in life we are presented with an opportunity, and someone tells us to make the most of it!…
2023-09-11 Join the club – The English We Speak
Introduction How do you tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours? We can…
2023-09-04 Go with the flow – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes it’s easier to follow what other people do. Learn an informal English phrase the describes what you should…
2023-08-28 Cakeism – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes we want two things, but they’re not always possible to achieve at the same time. This situation can…
2023-08-21 Drip feed – The English We Speak
Introduction Learn a phrase about giving information little by little. You may have heard it used in a medical context,…
2023-08-14 Scatterbrain – The English We Speak
Introduction Do you know someone who is disorganised or forgetful? We teach you an informal word that perfectly describes the…
2023-08-07 Be in with a shout – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re almost there! If there’s a strong chance you’re going to win something or succeed in something, what can…