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

  • Throw shade

    14/07/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn an expression about criticism.

  • Bite the bullet

    07/07/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn an English expression with bite!

  • Blended working

    30/06/2020 Duration: 02min

    A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

  • JOMO

    23/06/2020 Duration: 02min

    Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

  • Furlough

    16/06/2020 Duration: 02min

    Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

  • Spill the tea

    09/06/2020 Duration: 02min

    Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.

  • Flexing

    02/06/2020 Duration: 03min

    What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

  • Salty

    26/05/2020 Duration: 03min

    Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

  • Skeleton crew

    19/05/2020 Duration: 03min

    An expression for when there aren't many people working.

  • Lowkey

    12/05/2020 Duration: 03min

    A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

  • Live for something

    05/05/2020 Duration: 03min

    Learn a phrase for things that excite you!

  • Cabin fever

    28/04/2020 Duration: 04min

    Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.

  • Bang on about something

    21/04/2020 Duration: 03min

    Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?

  • Fire

    14/04/2020 Duration: 02min

    Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.

  • Running on fumes

    07/04/2020 Duration: 02min

    What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

  • Sheeple

    31/03/2020 Duration: 02min

    Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

  • Hater

    17/03/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

  • Talk shop

    10/03/2020 Duration: 02min

    If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

  • Snackable

    03/03/2020 Duration: 02min

    Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

  • A memory like a sieve

    25/02/2020 Duration: 03min

    Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!

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