The English We Speak

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 33:27:58
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Synopsis

Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

Episodes

  • Key worker

    01/12/2020 Duration: 02min

    Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Sharenting

    24/11/2020 Duration: 02min

    Don't share too many photos of your children!

  • Plastic footprint

    17/11/2020 Duration: 02min

    It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

  • Spoiler alert!

    10/11/2020 Duration: 02min

    A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

  • Listicle

    02/11/2020 Duration: 03min

    Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

  • Doomscrolling

    27/10/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

  • Crowdsourcing

    20/10/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

  • One step at a time

    13/10/2020 Duration: 02min

    When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

  • Bog-standard

    06/10/2020 Duration: 02min

    How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

  • A wake-up call

    29/09/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!

  • Climate emergency

    22/09/2020 Duration: 02min

    Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

  • Thirsty

    15/09/2020 Duration: 02min

    A word for social media attention-seekers!

  • Vanilla

    08/09/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

  • Roast

    01/09/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

  • Sticking point

    25/08/2020 Duration: 02min

    A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

  • Flatten the curve

    18/08/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Living in a bubble

    11/08/2020 Duration: 02min

    Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

  • Cancelled

    04/08/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

  • New normal

    28/07/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

  • Slippery slope

    21/07/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

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