The English We Speak

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 33:41:28
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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

  • Corporate speak

    02/06/2014 Duration: 03min

    Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean

  • Take it with a pinch of salt

    26/05/2014 Duration: 02min

    Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more

  • Cold feet

    19/05/2014 Duration: 03min

    Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?

  • Not enough room to swing a cat

    12/05/2014 Duration: 02min

    It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.

  • Off the back of a lorry

    05/05/2014 Duration: 03min

    Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.

  • Wrong 'un

    28/04/2014 Duration: 02min

    Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.

  • Pie in the sky

    21/04/2014 Duration: 02min

    Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?

  • On the tip of my tongue

    14/04/2014 Duration: 03min

    Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.

  • Under your belt

    07/04/2014 Duration: 02min

    What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?

  • To brush over

    31/03/2014 Duration: 02min

    When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over

  • Go the extra mile

    24/03/2014 Duration: 03min

    How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?

  • Beat around the bush

    17/03/2014 Duration: 03min

    Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase

  • The boot's on the other foot

    10/03/2014 Duration: 02min

    How are boots connected to a changing situation?

  • Pull the plug

    03/03/2014 Duration: 02min

    Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.

  • In the doghouse

    24/02/2014 Duration: 02min

    Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.

  • Chew the fat

    17/02/2014 Duration: 03min

    Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.

  • Treading on eggshells

    10/02/2014 Duration: 03min

    What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.

  • Take a rain check

    03/02/2014 Duration: 03min

    What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?

  • Use your loaf

    27/01/2014 Duration: 02min

    What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.

  • Stumped

    20/01/2014 Duration: 03min

    Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it means when it happens to you.

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