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…
2023-05-22 Get with the programme – The English We Speak
Introduction In this programme you’ll learn ‘get with the programme’ – an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new…
2023-05-15 Shout-out – The English We Speak
Introduction In this programme you can learn about ‘shout-out’ – an expression that can be used to praise or thank…
2023-05-08 Fitspiration – The English We Speak
Introduction Do you like to keep fit? Do you use anything or anyone to help you? There’s a word to…
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…
2023-03-27 (It’s the) story of my life – The English We Speak
Summary Feifei’s holiday has been ruined by the rain and she’s annoyed that it keeps happening. Find out what she…
2023-03-20 No ifs or buts – The English We Speak
Summary Sometimes it’s important to communicate that something must be done, without question or delay. In today’s episode, our presenters…
2023-03-13 Caught red-handed – The English We Speak
Summary Do you ever occasionally do things that you should not? You may hear this phrase if someone catches you…
2023-03-06 Rabbit on – The English We Speak
Introduction When people talk too much we get bored listening. Richard can’t stop talking about Star Wars and Feifei has…