The English We Speak

Is this expression related to numbers? If half a dozen is six, what does this expression mean? Listen to the programme

How can you make sure a new project is going to be a successful? Here's a piece of good advice

Not telling the truth is not a good thing to do. Learn a phrase to describe your actions

Rob's been asked to dress up like a monkey but it seems like someone is literally making a monkey out of him!

Although other people may think you are behaving rather strangely, you know what you are doing. There's a reason and a phrase to describe your behaviour

Learn a phrase to describe something in top condition

Most people like a present that is cheap and cheerful. But no one likes something that is cheap and nasty

When a situation is hard to accept, what do you say? This phrase could be for you

Neil is dying for a game of squash but Li is not game. Find out why...

Learn a humorous expression that is used when someone is going to have a strong alcoholic drink

When things are not going as planned, we can say they've gone ‘down the pan’, but which pan is it?

Do you have a sweet tooth? Is it something that you are born with or do you develop it?

When a car bumper is almost touch another car bumper, you know the situation on the road is bad

How can you describe someone good looking but not interesting?

Oh no, you've forgotten the word for something! Don't worry, this expression might help

Are London and New York separated by a pond? Learn this expression people say on both sides of the Atlantic

Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you

Have you paid very little money for something normally expensive? Learn an expression for when you find a bargain

Learn what you say when share prices rise and when they fall. We help you to understand financial terms

'Trolls' and 'haters' are the people who want to annoy you. The names are part of the new vocabulary of social media