2026-03-16 Kick the can down the road – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes we put off doing something important. When we delay something to deal with it later, we kick the…
2026-03-09 Cut corners – The English We Speak
Introduction If you want to do a task perfectly, it’s usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about…
2026-03-02 Short-change – The English We Speak
Introduction If you give someone less than they deserve, you short-change them. Learn the literal and metaphorical use of this…
2026-02-23 Go through a rough patch – The English We Speak
Introduction Life isn’t always great, sometimes things can be difficult. When that happens we go through a rough patch. Learn…
2026-02-16 Learn the hard way – The English We Speak
Introduction If you learn something the hard way, it’s because you weren’t listening or you made a mistake. Learn how…
2026-02-09 A big ask – The English We Speak
Introduction If you ask someone to do something difficult, it’s a big ask. Learn how to use this expression with…
2026-02-02 Facepalm moment – The English We Speak
Introduction Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2026-01-26 Shoot off – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression means leave quickly because you’re in a hurry or there’s somewhere you need to be. Learn how…
2026-01-19 Hot on the heels – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2026-03-10 How to be yourself in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not being able to express your personality Have you ever felt like you can’t show your true…
2026-03-09 I’m scared I can’t be myself – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I am an introvert, and I tend to be very self-conscious about what I speak and how I speak. The…
2026-03-03 How to celebrate your progress – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not getting better Often when we start learning a language, progress is fast and noticeable because you…
2026-03-02 I’m scared I’m not improving – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“These days I feel less confident about my English. I can see my bad points.” – Shin, Japan Introduction Sometimes…
2026-02-24 How to show your funny side in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not getting the joke Being in a conversation when everyone starts laughing and you don’t know why…
2026-02-23 I’m scared I won’t get the joke – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“Instead of being able to joke or say what I really think, I get stuck trying to find the right…
2026-02-17 How to speak clearly in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not being understood It’s easy to lose speaking confidence after having experiences where people don’t understand you.…
2026-02-16 I’m scared people won’t understand me – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“When I start to realise that people don’t understand me, I lost my confidence after it.” – Anna, Ukraine “When…
2026-02-10 How to build your speaking confidence – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of speaking in front of others The fear of public speaking is common even in a person’s first…
2026-02-09 I’m scared of speaking in front of people – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“My arms and legs start trembling. My, my heart pounds as if trying to escape my chest. It’s a full…
2026-02-03 What to do if you can’t understand someone – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not understanding someone The fear of speaking a foreign language is often talked about, but what about…