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…
2025-06-02 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…
2025-07-07 Rope someone in – The English We Speak
Introduction This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Transcript FeifeiHello…
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…
2025-08-11 Can’t put my finger on it – The English We Speak
Introduction I know I recognise you, but I can’t quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to…
2025-08-04 All hands on deck – The English We Speak
Introduction This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Transcript FeifeiHello and…
2025-07-28 The CEO of – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something. Learn it here.…
2025-07-21 Up to my eyes in – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to…
2025-07-13 Dabble in – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression that talks about doing something for fun. Learn how to use it here with Phil and…
2025-09-15 Speak someone’s language – The English We Speak
Introduction Say ‘You’re speaking my language’ when you want to express something similar to ‘I love that idea’ or ‘I…